Forwardian Weekly Gazette March 8th to 14th

March 8th – 14th

THE FORWARDIAN GAZETTE WEEKLY

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Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

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March 8th – 14th

WHAT THE FORWARDIAN HAS PAUL BEEN THINKING Hey Dudes and Dudettes, I hope my words find you well.

Although there were many opportunities to rejoice in the arts this week, they were all touched with a profound sadness when the news of the sudden death of Lisa Posegate Sakoutis reached us. As we have learned, Lisa suffered from a brain aneurysm which immediately took her life. Her love for the arts and living life fully was and remains to be an inspiration to those who had the good fortune to know her.

She would often be seen with her two friends Lauryn de Leeuw and Rena Hottinger who would be considered a bonafide triple threat as their incredible talents and zest for life never failed to light up any room they entered. Thank you for touching our hearts Lisa. We are much better people because of you.

As you can see in this publication, we’ve been to the first meeting held by The PoconoArts Council to explore the many possibilities relating to the changes they are to make in the coming months and beyond. The gathering concentrated on the possible sites the PoconoArts Council will be housed and it was recently revealed that their offices will be located at County Business Offices Complex at 701 Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA. In addition to this, a great portion of the meeting was spent discussing the financial needs and desire to raise funds for the organization. All in all, it was an informative and insightful meeting.

On the Forwardian front, we have decided when and where to hold our get together to explore the possibilities our fellowship can explore as we participate in the arts. We are scheduled to meet at The Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA on Thursday March 14th during the Soho in the Burg Artists’ Reception. This will be a very informal affair and conversations can take place sitting at a table enjoying some wine or chatting while viewing the wonderful art that will be on display. The venue will also have an Open Mic Nite after the reception and many will be welcomed to continue our chats during the performances. It will be great to see you there and learn from your love for the arts. See you there. Let’s Art.

Well, that’s all from me for now. How are you? Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have about this 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 PoconoArts they are a Changing

The PoconoArts Council’s meeting to begin the process of restructuring themselves was held on Wednesday February 27th with more meetings scheduled. Photography by Paparazzi Paul. Note: Photographs will be added at the conclusion of each gathering.

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Getting Seen at Adam’s Gallery

A Night for the Arts at the Gamut

The Adam's Art Gallery located within the Stroud Mall in Stroudsburg, PA hosted the Get Seen in the Poconos’ Business Card Exchange on Wednesday February 27th. The event included a book signing by local teen author Knox Tolbert for his book titled, “Unwanted.” Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

The Gamut Art Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA held an Artists’ Reception on Saturday March 2 nd featuring the work of Tricia Lippert Lowery, Jason Williamson, and Scott Ross that will be on display until March 30th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

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SO WHAT DO WE WANNA DO THIS WEEK? Here are some listings you’ll find in The March 2019 Issue of The Forwardian Gazette An Artists’ Reception for The 7th Annual March exhibit featuring the Delaware Valley High School art students titled, “From Destruction to Creation” will be held at the ARTery Gallery in Milford, PA on Saturday March 9th.

The Origins Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA held the final Artist’s Reception at their present location on Saturday March 2nd featuring the work of Thomas Dillon that will be on display until March 15th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

An open dialogue about the current state of the Pocono Arts Council will be held at the ARTSPACE Gallery located within The PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA on Wednesday March 13th beginning at 12noon.

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Here are some new listings we recently received that you won’t find in the March 2019 Issue of The Forwardian Gazette Saturday March 9th A special screening of a film produced by TriVersity – Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity titled, “Rainbow Ending: Making it Better Now” which was Directed and Edited

by Alan Kaplan with Music, Lyrics, and Vocals by Hadley will be shown at the Fauchere Meeting Center in Milford, PA beginning at 2pm. For More Information: 570-832-4955 www.udglbt.org Thursday March 14th The Forwardian Art Lovers’ Gathering will take place at The Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA beginning at 5:30pm in conjunction with an Artists’ Reception for Soho in the Burg's Spring Exhibition titled, “Stretching the Limit.” This will be an opportunity for those who love the arts to share their aspirations and appreciations of all things creative. We will share our dreams of what we would like to see happen in the coming year and begin the process of bringing those dreams into a reality that will inspire more dreams waiting to be fulfilled. Everyone who reads this is welcomed to attend and partake of the discussions that will occur while sipping wine and/or experiencing the art. There will also be music as the venue will hold an Open Mic Nite.

For More Information: 570-269-3348 www.forwardianarts.org An Artists’ Reception for Soho in the Burg's Spring Exhibition titled, “Stretching the Limit” will take place at The Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA beginning at 5pm For More Information: 570-807-1623 www.facebook.com/sohointheburg

SO, WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING IN THE ARTS THIS WEEK? Here are some listings you’ll find in The March 2019 Issue of The Forwardian Gazette Richard Burton and Friends will perform on Friday March 8th, Marc Mommaas will perform on Saturday March 9 th, The Lisa Ellex Trio will perform on Sunday March 10th, and A Jazz Jam with Bill Washer and Friends will be presented at The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA.

The Golden Link Folk Singing Society presents Judy Collins at 7:30pm at the Hochstein Performance Hall in Rochester, NY and iC/DC: The Authentic Tribute Band to AC/DC will perform at The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg PA on Saturday March 9th.

The Centenary Stage Company presents Reflections: Ireland in Song and Story on Sunday March 10 th beginning at 3pm in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ. Junior's Wailing will perform at the Fireside of the Main Lobby of The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA Tuesday March 12th beginning at 7pm as part of their Community Concert Series.

Five Play will perform for the Gold Coast Jazz Society in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Wednesday March 13th.

Here are some new listings we recently received that you won’t find in the March 2019 Issue of The Forwardian Gazette Friday March 8th The Films “Apollo 11” “Captain Marvel,” and “The Upside” will be shown at The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA until March 14 th. For More Information: 570-421-2036 www.poconocinema.org

A SNEAK PEEK INTO NEXT WEEK The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA presents the film “Trolls” as part of their Madeline Doyle Film Series on Saturday March 16th.

Len and The Sidekicks will perform at the Fireside of the Main Lobby of The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA on Tuesday March 19th.

An evening of poetry titled, “Spring into Poetry” featuring music and refreshments along with Question and Answer Session regarding the current state of the Pocono Arts Council will be held at The PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA on Thursday March 21st beginning at 6pm.

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AND, AS A REMINDER The 2019 Forwardian Film Festival We invite all filmmakers to be a part of our Festival.

Films may be of any length, style, or topic. Films that are considered Pornographic or promoting hate will not be considered. Submissions of films will be accepted until June 1st, 2019 and notification to finalist will be given on July 20th, 2019.

The Submission Fee is $10.00.

Certificates will 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 Fest (Best of Show).

Cash Awards will be given to filmmakers selected by our Panel of Judges.

Best Short Film - $200 Best Feature Length Film - $250 Best of the Fest - $500 Visit Our Website for more information.

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