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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. What a month April has been for The Forwardian Arts Society and the arts in general. The rapid fluctuating changes in weather and temperatures reflected to numerous activities that took place during the month as well as those planned for the future. Many such plans are very much in evidence as May will see the first of many meetings to establish a Pocono Center for the Arts which promises to be a home for the many members local art community and their endeavors. Artists’ Receptions at the Antoine Dutot Gallery and Art Museum in Delaware Water Gap, PA and the Music on Mondays Series in East Stroudsburg, PA will begin in May as will a new outdoor concert series begin at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA on Wednesday nights. Wow. The Forwardian Arts Society has been busy as well. We’re gearing up for The Forwardian Film Bestival we’ll be holding at the Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in June and a special presentation of the award winning films of our 2017 festival during the Stroudsburg Art Festival in July which we’ll also show during the Black Bear Film Festival that takes place from October 19th to the 21st. We’re also looking forward our own 2018 Forwardian Film Festival which will take place again at the Antoine Dutot Gallery and Art Museum in Delaware Water Gap, PA from October 12th to the 15th. We’ll be holding our The Art That Dreams Are made Of II Exhibition, an Art Auction, and, of course, we’ll be showing some truly wonderful films. We’ll begin officially accepting submissions of original films in June and I’ll be sharing the prospectus for the exhibition and auction soon. In the meantime, I’m happy to reports we’ve already received some entries that already indicate this will year’s festival will be a truly great one. I can’t wait. I’m very excited about all this and I look forward to sharing some wonderful work created by some truly outstanding artists and filmmakers with you. We’ll also begin putting together the nest issue of our Literary and Arts Magazine, “Forwardian” which we plan to have available on line in July. We’ve receive a lot of new work that is incredible, but we could always welcome more to consider including in this issue. We’re also holding our Cover to Cover Competition to determine what images will be on the front and back covers of our upcoming issue The deadline for submissions for both the magazine and the competition is May 15 th so hurry, hurry, hurry as we’re eager to experience your talents. Yet, a great sadness touched our hearts during the month of April. It was reported in the news that beloved Jazz Artist, Bob Dorough, passed away at the age of 94. Many know him through the songs he written and performed for schoolhouse rock that appeared between the Saturday morning cartoons on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) television network while many others knew him thought the many performances he gave during the Celebration of the Arts (COTA) Festivals and other venues throughout the years. There are also those who remember him being available to share his extraordinary talents to benefit charitable organizations free of charge. Yet, everyone who were fortunate enough to meet him will always remember his smile, positive approach to life, and his ability to bring something good into your day. He was and still re mains a blessing and we invite you to share in our thoughts for family and intimate friends who loved him. 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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The Day The Earth Got Art Written by Paul Adam Smeltz It was a beautiful day to be out and about on Saturday April 21st. It was a day to honor the Earth and the boroughs of Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, PA celebrated Earth Day a day early with art, music, poetry, and talks on the issues facing our planet. The day offered art lovers a full array of creative expressions at various locations to be enjoyed while being enriched by the day’s wonders. The day began for some at The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center (PC3) in East Stroudsburg, PA who held an Artist's Reception for their From A Blank Canvas Exhibition featuring the work of James Chesnick. Abstract renderings filled the walls of the theater enticing each member of the gathering to enter their realms in order to explore the intricacies of the patterns their imagination contributed to the designs they encountered. The connective flow of the images throughout the PC3 gallery allowed each viewer to be swept away in their forms while experiencing the fullness of their emotional, psychological, and aesthetic properties. It was as the reception came to a close did many in the company of art lovers venture across the inter-borough bridge to experience more of what the day offered. The sidewalks of Stroudsburg, PA offered visual treats to the eyes of those who meandered among them. Chalk drawings of leaves, nuts, and other inhabitants of the natural floral environment were placed upon the walkways of the town. These led each traveler on a journey that would take them to the PoconoArts Cultural Center where some truly wonderful experiences awaited them. The PoconoArts Council’s Earth Speaks IV: A Juried Exhibition on the Climate Crisis was presented in the Center’s ARTSPACE Gallery and included images and sculptures that expressed a deep and abiding love for the planet. The work in the exhibition served as aesthetic mediators from which the Earth would relay its story and share numerous concerns related to its safety and health with the many who visited the venue. Awards were presented to artists whose works were deemed exceptional and profoundly in keeping with the environmental theme of the exhibit. The Juror for the Exhibition was Raymond Barnes who is a Professor of Painting and Drawing at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. The recipients were Maria Ferreris who received the Juror’s Choice Award for her work titled, “After Maria,” April Rimpo who received the Kay and Girard Lichty Climate Crisis Award for the works titled, “Worth The Price? I, II, III,” Angelina Kimmins who received the ARTSPACE
Gallery Student Award for her work titled, “Mother Earth,” Brooke Jana who received the Otto Grever Printmaking Award for her work titled, “Crude-Feathered Friends of the Deepwater Horizon,” Buff McAllister who received the 2-D Award for the piece titled, “Maze,” Clifton Prokop who received the 3-D Award for the piece titled, “TLV Silence of the Frogs,” Laurinda Faye Rubin who received the Photography Award for her piece titled, “Tomato Soup,” and Shari Bodofsky who received the Origins Gallery’s Student Award for her piece titled, “Portrait of Discarded Plastic.” A chalk drawing contest took place along the street outside the center and the artists who participated were presented with awards as well. Congratulatory sentiments were shared with the winners as those received recognition for the endeavors stood by their work in order to answer questions about it and to be photogenic. In conjunction with The PoconoArts Council’s Earth Speaks IV: A Juried Exhibition on the Climate Crisis being presented in the PoconoArts Cultural Center’s ARTSPACE Gallery, the center’s Origins Gallery held an Artists’ Reception for their Gifts of the Earth Exhibition. The work upon its walls expressed the deep appreciation for all this world provides including the many wonders captured in the images that were on display. The artists’ Receptions at the PoconoArts Cultural Center concluded as the final item of the Origins Gallery’s ArtRaffle was presented to the person holding their lucky ticket. However, numerous activities took place throughout the day in front of the PoconoArts Cultural Center. Poetry was shared by Mike Wetmore and company, music was performed by Renard Cohen, Woodrow, and flutist Delwin Fiddler Jr. who is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe from Standing Rock, ND. Mr. Fiddler also talked about the environment which enhanced the music he presented. Other talks on the environment were rendered by environmentalist Darryl Speicher and oceanographer and ESU professor James Hunt. The words and music shared proved to be deeply meaningful and inspired many to care more profoundly for and about the Earth. The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center (PC3) is a three screen movie theater located in East Stroudsburg PA was a vaudeville theater and opera house built in 1884 known as “The Academy of Music” until it was converted into a movie theater in 1913. Their current From A Blank Canvas Exhibition will be on display until May 19 th. Their next Exhibition is yet to be announced. The next events occurring at The PC3 will be Christopher Wheeldon’s production of The Winter’s Tale on May 5th and 6th, Walk to the Water: An Evening with Delwin Fiddler, Jr. on May 20th, the films in the Back to the Future Trilogy from June 1st until the 7th, and The Forwardian Film Bestival on June 2nd and 9th. Please Explore The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center Website at www.pococinema.org for more information.
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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE The Origins Gallery is a contemporary arts gallery within The PoconoArts Community Center in Stroudsburg, PA. Their Gifts of the Earth Exhibition will be on display until May 1st. Their next exhibitions will be their Three Women in Art: Laura Gonzales, Jane Mayhew MacHale, and Dora Peiren Exhibition with an Artists' Reception scheduled for Saturday May 5th and their Open Studio Exhibition with an Artists' Reception scheduled for Saturday May 19 th. You can learn more about The Origins Gallery and all they have to offer by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg. The PoconoArts Council is an organization designed to build the communities of Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Lackawanna, and Luzerne Counties, PA artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service, and education. The PoconoArts Community Center's ARTSPACE Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA presented their Earth Speaks IV Exhibition until April 28th. Their next events will be their Spring for the Arts Auction on Friday May 4th beginning at 5:30pm at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA and their Annual Members Show with an Artists' Reception scheduled for Saturday May 19th beginning at 4pm and will continue to be on display until May 26th. You’ll be able to learn more about The PoconoArts Community Cultural Center and all it has to offer the creative community by exploring The PoconoArts Council Website at www.poconoarts.org.
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BUT BEFORE WE EXPLORE WHAT MAY HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE, LET’S SHARE SOME MEMORIES. ESU Slamming the Global Out of Life
Dancing the Gray Waltz at Origins
The PoconoArts Community Center In Stroudsburg, PA preThe East Stroudsburg University of PA held their 3rd Annual sented an Arts Showcase featuring The Creative Works of Global Week Celebrations from April 2nd to the 8th. Photogra- Alison Gray and Krystal Waltz in its Origins Gallery until phy by Paparazzi Paul. April 17th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
An Open Mic With Lil Portalz
The Day The Earth Got Art
The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg, PA presented their weekly Open Mic Nite on Sunday April 8th featuring Lil Por- Earth Day was It was Celebrated throughout the boroughs of Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday April 21st. talz. Photography by Paparazzi Paul. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
A Panel Discussion on The American Identity
A Community of the Earth
The Monroe Campus of the Northampton Community Collage in Tannersville, PA held a panel discussion on Wednes- The Barrett Township Earth Day Festival took place at High day April 11th as part of their American Identity: Art that Ex- Acres Park in Canadensis, PA on Sunday April 22nd. Photogpresses Social, Historical, and Political Issues in American raphy by Paparazzi Paul. Culture Exhibition. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE WYLD Things at The Renegade
MAY 2018 STUFF THAT IS STILL GOING ON
The Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA hosted the WYLD.fm Launch Party on Wednesday April 25th. Photogra- The Artery Gallery Fine Arts and Crafts in Milford, PA hosts phy by Paparazzi Paul. the Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s Sharing Place: Eagles and Their Environs Exhibition until May 7th. PhotograA Photographic Appétit phy by The Artery Gallery. 570-409-1234 www.arterygallerymilford.com
The Middle Smithfield Township, PA hosted the Pocono Photo Club’s Artists’ Reception for their 5 th Annual Pocono Photo Club Exhibition and their kick off event for their Shop Local Restaurant Week within The Whispering Pines Banquet Hall at The Country Club of the Poconos in East Stroudsburg, PA on Sunday April 29th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
The Origins Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA presents their Three Women in Art: Laura Gonzales, Jane Mayhew MacHale, and Dora Peiren until May 16th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul. 570-476-4460 www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg
Immersed In The Maddening Crowd
The Dunning Art Gallery located on the NCC Monroe Campus in Tannersville, PA presents their American Identity ExThe Mill Alley Gallery within the Stroudsburg, PA District hibition until May 18th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul. 570Office of PA State Representative Maureen Madden show- 369-1800 www.northampton.edu cases the members of the Pocono Arts Council until May 20th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
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The Gallery at Chant Realtors in Lords Valley (LV), PA STUFF THAT IS HAPPENING AT CERTAIN VENUES presents their Classical Realism – A Painterly Approach Exhibition until May 30th. 570-775-6896 www.joanpolishookThe Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA present art.com The art of Pat Munz and the music of Chris London on Monday May 7th The art of Bill Graff and the music of Woodrow on Monday May 14th The art of Jim Smeltz and the music of Alex Allegra on Monday May 28th 570-424-7540 www.eastburgalliance.com The Totts Gap Arts Institute in Bangor, PA presents New Adults Classes beginning on Monday May 7th th
The Pocono Photo Club presents their 5 Annual Pocono Photo Club Exhibition within The Whispering Pines Banquet Hall at The Country Club of the Poconos in East Stroudsburg, PA until May 30th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul. 570-223-8920 www.whisperingpinesccp.com
A Plein Air Workshop on Saturday May 12th 610-588-5817 www.tottsgap.org The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA Presents
STUFF THAT’S ALWAYS HAPPENING Stone Temple Pilots on Tuesday May 8th Every Wednesday and Sunday Eaglemania on Saturday May 12th Saint Peter's Church In New York, NY presents their Jazz. 212-935-2200 www.saintpeters.org
Blue October on Saturday May 19th
First Friday of the Month
The Everly Brothers Experience on Sunday May 20th
The Southside Shopping and Arts District of Bethlehem PA holds their celebration of arts and culture. 484-892-0395 www.southsideartsdistrict.com
570–420–2808 www.shermantheater.com The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Riverside Rhythm on the 1st Wednesday of the Month The Renegade Winery presents Live Music along with an Open Mic Nite every Thursday evening. 570-350-2638 www.therenegadewinery.com
The Holly Avila Band on Tuesday May 8th Riverside Rhythm on Tuesday May 15th
Second Saturday of the Month The JTL Cavalier Voices on Tuesday May 22nd The Frisky Goat Coffeehouse in Milford, PA holds their Emerging Voices Open Mic. 570-664-1617 www.facebook.- Sneak Peak: Shawnee Playhouse’s Summer Preview Concert com/emergingvoicesopenmicnight on Tuesday May 29th Every Sunday
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The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg, PA presents their Open Mic Nite Series. 570-420-2808 www.facebook.com/ OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom
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The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents
A Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday May 19th
CampJam followed by a Jazz Jam with the Bill Washer and Friends Quartet every Thursday Evening.
Mike Pilgermayer on Friday May 25th The Blue Ridge Music Festival on Saturday May 26th
The Phil Markowitz Trio on Friday May 11
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Sip and Paint with Anna on Thursday May 31st Jerry Vivino on Saturday May 12
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610-895-4205 www.blueridgeestatewinery.com The Nancy Coletti Trio on Sunday May 13th The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents
Viktorija Gečytė and the Gene Perla Quartet on Saturday May 19th
An Open House on Saturday May 12th Joanie Samra: Still Singing the Standards on Sunday May 20th
An Artists’ Reception for their Mother Nature, Human Nature Exhibition on Friday May 25th
The Raucous Resistance’s Story Slam Fundraiser on Monday May 21st The Central PA All Stars on Friday May 25th
570-476-4240 www.dutotmuseum.com The Pocono Mountains Theater Company presents their production of Jessica Dickey’s “The Amish Project” at:
Houston Person and the David Leonhardt Trio on Saturday May 26th The Celebration Sax Quartet CD Release: Phil Woods Works for Saxophone on Sunday May 27th
The Red Stag Pub in Bethlehem, PA Every Tuesday Night in May. The Siamsa Irish Pub in Stroudsburg, PA Every Wednesday Night in May.
570-424-2000 www.deerheadinn.com The Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents
The Art for Art Gallery in Scranton, PA on Saturday May 12th The Brewworks in Allentown, PA on Friday May 18th
An Open Mic Nite every Thursday Evening. The Posh in Scranton, PA on Thursday May 24th Junior's Wailings on Friday May 11
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The Cooperage in Honesdale, PA on Friday May 25th Streetbox Strummer on Saturday May 12
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The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Thurs’ May 31st. The Juggernaut String Band on Friday May 18
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www.poconomountainstheatercompany.org Blues Field on Saturday May 19th The Artery Gallery in Milford PA Art presents Jason Carlyle and Company on Friday May 25th Artists Work Thursdays every Thursday Evening. Andrew Moses on Saturday May 26th Heart of Stone on Sunday May 27
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An Artists’ Reception for their 2nd Annual Bloom Exhibition on Saturday May 12th
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A Monoprinting Workshop on Wednesday May 16th
The Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery in Saylorsburg, PA presents
A Creating Collage Paper Workshop on Wednesday May 30th
Gabriel Francis on Friday May 11th
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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday May 12th George Baier on Friday May 18th
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The Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA presents Porter and Sayles on Wednesday May 23rd Jim Roberti on Wednesday May 30th 570-421-3611 www.stroudsmoor.com STUFF THAT MAY HAPPEN IN MAY Tuesday May 8th 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. 570-409-0909 www.blackbearfilm.com Friday May 11th The Soho in the Burg Gallery within The Renegade Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA will hold an Artists’ Reception beginning at 5pm for their Spring Show. 570-350-2638 www.therenegadewinery.com
The Dingmans Ferry - Delaware Township Historical Society will host a presentation about the History of Art of the Minisink Pocono Region given by artist Marie Liu beginning at 7pm at The Delaware Twp Municipal Building in Dingmans Ferry, PA. Photography provided by The Dingmans Ferry - Delaware Township Historical Society. 570-3697647 www.delawaretownshippa.gov The Monroe County Historical Association presents a talk given by Local historian Rick Smith beginning at 7pm on The Sinking of the Lusitania at the Stroud Mansion in Stroudsburg, PA as part of their Third Thursday Lecture Series. 570-421-7703 www.monroehistorical.org
The Underground Yoga Studio in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold their Mehndi, Meditation, and Mudra Spring forFriday May 18th ward into Self-LOVE with Nadya Mehndi beginning at 5pm. 570-534-0438 www.undergroundyogastudio.com The Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg, PA will present Nancy and Spencer Reed beginning at 7pm as part of The 111th Bethlehem Bach Festival takes place at Lehigh their BookHouse Concert Series. 570-421-0800 www.monUniversity in Bethlehem, PA until May 12th. 610-866-4382 roepl.org www.bach.org The Dance Festival in Milford, PA will take place throughout The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will the town featuring an energetic celebration of a wide variety present their Featured Production of “Who’s in Bed With the of dance for two days and nights including a Gala Reception, Butler?” until June 3rd. 570-421-5093 www.the- Dance Performance, workshops, Panel Discussions, and shawneeplayhouse.com more until May 20th. 347-583-6438 www.dancefestmilford.com Saturday May 12th The 111th Bethlehem Bach Festival takes place at Lehigh L'ARCHET Concert Group presents Violinist Tina Bouey University in Bethlehem, PA until May 19th. 610-866-4382 with Pianist Tatiana Tessman in the Cecilia Cohen Recital www.bach.org Hall on the Campus of The East Stroudsburg University of PA. www.larchetconcertgroup.com The Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center in Bangor, PA presents Reclaiming Our Wholeness led by Elaine Sullivan The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Strouds- and Jean Richardson until May 20th. 610-588-1793 burg, PA presents Cinderella's Fairy Godmother. 570-421- www.kirkridge.org 6684 www.pococinema.org Saturday May 19th th Thursday May 17 The PoconoArts Council will hold an Artists’ Reception beThe Pocono Center for the Arts will hold an Introductory ginning at 4pm for their Members’ Exhibition 2018 in the Gathering beginning at 6pm in The Shawnee Inn and Golf ARTSPACE Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA. www.poconocenter- Stroudsburg, PA. The Exhibition will be on display until forthearts.org May 26th. 570-476-4460 www.poconoarts.org
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The Origins Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA will hold an Artists’ Saturday May 26th Reception for their Open Studio Exhibition. 570-476-4460 www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg The Kindred Spirits Arts Program will present When Art Meets Music: 20th Century Progress and Destruction featurThe 2018 Pocono Mountains Music Festival will present ing Mikhail Kopelman on violin, Elizaveta Kopelman on pitheir Summer Kickoff Cabaret: The Marcy and Zina Show at ano, and Yosif Feigelson on cello at The Milford, PA Theater. the Skytop, PA Lodge featuring Marcy Heisler and Zina 570-409-1269 www.kindredspiritsarts.org Goldrich celebrating their witty, sophisticated, hilarious, and touching songbook as part of their Pre-Festival Special The Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee on Delaware, Events Series. 570-616-0317 www.poconofest.org PA presents non-stop Celtic music on two stages in Celebration of the Memorial Day Weekend until May 27th. 570-421The Milford, PA Theater hosts the Powerhowz Arts and En- 7231 www.shawneeinn.com tertainment presentation of Child of the Empire: A Little Girl Grows from Zero to Twelve in Ninety Minutes beginning at A SNEAK PEAK INTO JUNE 7pm featuring performance artist Ruby Lynn Willis. All proceeds will benefit TANDEMoments whose mission is to con- The Shawnee Playhouse’s Theatrical Arts Resource School nect traumatic brain injury survivors with vetted virtual vol- will offer a Theatre Camp to young people throughout the unteers for social interaction, support, and encouragement in month of June. an effort to facilitate personal empowerment. www.milfordtheatrepa.com The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain holds Summer Gazebo Concert Series Every Sunday Evening.. The Centenary Stage Company in Hackettstown, NJ presents a Comedy Night in the Sitnik Theater of the Lackland Per- The Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center in Bangor, PA forming Arts Center. 908-979-0900 www.centenarystage- presents Covering Ground: Writing Your Spiritual Biography co.org led by Patti Smith from June 1st to the 3rd and Embracing the Risk of Authenticity led by Anita Bondi and Jean Richardson Sunday May 20th from June 8th to the 10th. Team Kim 2018 presents a Taste of the Burg beginning at 1pm offering a unique food and beverage tour of Stroudsburg, PA featuring Banter's Hard Cider, Newberry's Yard of Ale, Renegade Winery, the Charcuterie, Sweet Creams, the Willow Tree Inn, Kitchen Chemistry, and Garlic Steak and Seafood Restaurant. All Proceeds Benefit The Leukemia amd Lymphoma Society (LLS). 570-460-0257 www.teamKim2018.com
The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA presents the films in the Back to the Future Trilogy from June 1st until the 7th.
The Forwardian Film Bestival takes place at The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA on June 2nd and 9th beginning at 10am featuring the award winning films presented at the 2016/2017 Forwardian Film Festival and The PoconoArts Council holds an Artists’ Reception for The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water their Nature and Geometry Exhibition on Saturday June 2nd Gap, PA will present a Piano Recital beginning at 3pm. 570476-0345 www.churchofthemountain.org The Origins Gallery holds Artists’ Receptions for their Functional Art Exhibition IV on Saturday June 2nd and for their rd Wednesday May 23 Arts Showcase: The Creative Works of Grace Spezzano and Richard D’Ambrosia on Saturday June 16th along with their The Lehigh University Art Galleries in Bethlehem, PA Poetry for the Summer Solstice Event on Thursday June 21st presents their Photographs Are Ideas Exhibition in the Main and their Leather and Lace show on Friday June 22nd Gallery of the Zoellner Arts Center, their Dieter Roth: Trophies, Bats, and Dogs Exhibition in their Gallery at the The Shawnee Playhouse present their Children’s Production Rauch Business Center, their Exhibition of Contemporary Ja- of “HONK! JR.” from June 2nd to the 23rd and their Producpanese Prints in the Dubois Gallery located within the cam- tion of “The Pirates of Penzance” from June 15th to July 8th pus’ Maginnes Hall, and their Jack Youngerman: Prints in the Siegel Gallery located within the Campus’ Iacocca Hall until The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain holds their 15th May 25th. 610-758-3615 www.luag.org Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday June 6th The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain invites golfers to L'ARCHET Concert Group presents The American Classical participate in their 15th Annual Golf Tournament to be held at Orchestra with Violinist Stephanie Chase on Saturday June the Buck Hill Falls, PA Golf Club on Wednesday June 6 th. 9th The Registration Deadline is May 25th. 570-894-4414 www.churchofthemountain.org
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THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE The 2018 Pocono Mountains Music Festival presents You Got A Friend: The Music of the Brill Building and The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery hold an Artists’ Reception for their Riv15 – Waters One Exhibition on Friday June 15th Underground Yoga holds their 1 Year Underground Soulabration on Saturday June 16th.
MAY 2018 The 2018 Pocono Mountains Music Festival will presents A Centennial Celebration of Song on Friday July 27th, Southern Comfort: A Country Music Celebration on Saturday July 28th, and their production of “Love Letters” by A. R. Gurney on Sunday July 29th. For More Listings: www.facebook.com/groups/Whattheforwardian
The Pocono Heritage Center holds an Artist’s Reception for their Picturesque Art Show Exhibition and The Eastern Mon- OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS roe Public Library presents their Andy and Judy Daigle BookHouse Concert on Friday June 22nd The Forwardian Arts Society invites you to participate in a competition to determine what image will be included in our L'ARCHET Concert Group presents The Ulysses Quartet on literary and arts magazine "Forwardian" front and back covSaturday June 23rd ers. We'll be accepting submissions of original work of art and/or photography until May 14th. 570-269-3348 www.forThe 2018 Celebration Of The Arts’ Camp Jazz takes place wardianarts.org from June 24th to the 30th. Are you an Artist, Photographer, Writer, and/or Poet who AN EVEN SNEAKIER PEAK INTO JULY would like to see your work published in our Literary and Arts Magazine "Forwardian?" Well, then. Here's your The Shawnee Playhouse’s Theatrical Arts Resource School chance. We'll be accepting submissions for our next issue unwill offer a Theatre Camp to young people throughout the til May 11th, 2018. We can't wait to experience your work. month of July. 570-269-3348 www.forwardianarts.org The 2018 Pocono Mountains Music Festival Performing Arts The 2018 Forwardian Film Festival seeks to promote and enCamp takes place from July 23rd until August 4th. The appli- courage the creative endeavors of filmmakers by showcasing cation Deadline is Sunday July 1st. their work in an annual festival environment. The festival takes place over a three day schedule and includes a film The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery holds Artist’s Re- themed art exhibition along with the presentation of short ceptions for their Exhibition featuring the works of Will (up to 15 minutes in duration) and feature length (90 to 120 Daskal on Friday July 6th and their 3rd Annual Juried En Plein minutes in duration) films. Certificates are given to filmmakAir Paint Out Fine Art Show and Silent Auction on Saturday ers who are chosen by the audience and a panel of Judges for July 28th. Best Short Film, Best Feature Length Film, and the film determined to be the Best of the Festival. Award winners will The Stroudsburg’s Art festival will be held and will include also be featured in subsequent showings throughout the year. Artists’ Receptions for The PoconoArts Council’s Water- Submissions will be accepted from Friday June 1 st to scapes Exhibition and The Origins Gallery’s Peep Show Ex- Wednesday August 15th. 570-269-3348 www.forwardiahibition along with a screening of the winners of The 2017 narts.org Forwardian Film Festival on Saturday July 7th. The 19th Annual Black Bear Film Festival invites filmmakers th th The Shawnee Riverfest VII takes place July 7 and 8 . to submit their work to their 3 day event to take place throughout Milford, PA on October 19th, 20th, and 21st. Full The Origins Gallery presents their Poetry and Prose Series length, shorts, drama, comedy, documentaries, and experion Thursday July 12th and an Artists’ Reception for their Arts mental films are welcomed. The 19th Annual Black Bear Showcase: The Creative Works of Josue Guardia and Jach Film Festival submission deadline is Friday August 3 rd. 570Warner on Saturday July 21st. 409-0909 www.blackbearfilm.com The Eastern Monroe Public Library presents Barry Field and the Blues Field Band on Friday July 20th. The Shawnee Playhouse presents their Production of “Footloose” from July 20th to August 12th, Staged Readings of the finalist of their Shawnee Original Playwright Series from July 25th to August 8th, and their Production of “Disney's THE LION KING JR.” from July 27th to August 11th.
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