Spinning at The Sherman

The Sherman Theatre* in Stroudsburg, PA presented the classic R&B group The Spinners on Friday February 13th. They were preceded by The Byrd Pressley Group www.byrdpressley.com whose music not only complimented the show, but their performance inspired the large audience in ways only the best of the soul touching music of the genre could. Only the magic embodied in the music of The Spinners could transcend their wonderful performance, and (top the audience’s delight) it did.

The Spinner’s performance was filled with all the songs they made classics during the 1970’s which included “One of a Kind (Love Affair),” “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love,” “Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me,” and concluded with the show stopping “Rubberband Man.” Many of their fans were seen dancing in the aisles and singing along to the lively tunes. There were also many couples who were singing gently the softer love songs to one another throughout the evening as well. It was a memorable evening destined for inclusion to all the wonderful memories The Spinners have created for all who have experienced them throughout the year.

As mentioned, a large number of fans filled The Sherman Theatre*. Among the many of those who enjoyed the show included Rich Berkowitz*, Theresa Woehrel* Bill Kelly*, and Cheryl Yost* of The Sherman Theatre* along with Philbert Robertson*, Arline M. Smeltz*, Maria Gerena, and Gary Lambert* who were among those who served The Sherman Theatre* as Ushers. It was great seeing many of our friends there and I would like to encourage those of you not mentioned to share your experiences by adding your comment to this article.

The next events taking place at The Sherman Theatre will include a Valentine’s Day Concert and Dance at 8pm on February 14th, another night of horrors in The Sherman Theatre* Severed Sinema Series on Friday February 20th beginning at 7pm a Zombie Fest double feature presenting the films “Let Sleeping Corpses Lie” and the original “Night of the Living Dead,” The Bound by Blood* Concert on Saturday February 21st at 6pm with special guests Binary Code, Aphotic Discord, She Chased The Sky, Arencebia, Ruina, The Only Solace*, and Anathemat as part of their Independent Rock Series, and Rock N' Art Featuring Pink Floyd's The Wall on Saturday February 28th at 8pm with a meet and greet with local artists Bill Kelley* and Chris Francz* followed by a screening of the film, “Pink Floyd's The Wall.”

Please Explore The Sherman Theatre* Website for more information. You’ll find numerous photographs at The Forwardian Arts Society Spinning at The Sherman Gallery at myspace.com/forwardian_arts.

(*) denotes members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing and are considered Our Good Friends.