A Friday of Independence at The Castle

The Shoppes at The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presented  another installment of their monthly Indie First Fridays event on Friday July 5th in Celebration of the holiday weekend. A modest number of people traversed along the castle corridors exploring the sights and sounds royally offered during the event. The variety of art, crafts, and music created an inviting atmosphere for all to partake of while seeking a respite from the more explosive aspects of the Fourth of July celebrations.

Those who have visited the shopping complex were greeted by the friendly proprietors whom they have come to know along with new establishments such as the Side door Deli and Café which will be opening soon but already offers meals at very reasonable prices. Among the new vendors lining the Castle Halls were items created by Kitchen Goddess Nina and Tracy Gross who demonstrated her technique for creating colorful scarves to those who paid her a visit.

The Castle Inn Gallery presented work from its ongoing exhibition featuring the creative talents of Susan Bradford, Selving Madigan, and Andrea Levergood. A certain spiritual dimension can be seen throughout the work which allows those who view the pieces in their entirety to sense something beyond themselves. The exhibition completed its run on July 12th with information regarding the next exhibition yet to be revealed. You’ll be able to learn more about the gallery  by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Inn-Gallery/159174520808670.

In addition to the arts, crafts, and merchandise that were available to all who attended the event, music filled the Castle Corridors as performed by the duo Woodrow consisting of Theresa Ratliff on vocals and Brian Bramkramp on guitar and vocals. Together, the duo played a number of familiar tunes each preformed with a soulful recognition of the musical essence of each piece. You can learn more about the duet and their upcoming performances by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/wearewoodrow.

Although the initial size of the number who attended the event was small (which could be attributed to the numerous holiday events that were simultaneously transpiring throughout the area), the gathering increased its dimensions as the evening progressed. The conversations shared with vendors, merchants, artists, and each other made for a gentile and gentle event creating a quiet anticipation among those who await the next Indie First Friday to take place within The Shoppes at The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA on Friday August 2nd beginning at 5pm. You’ll be able to find more photographs taken during the July 5th Indie First Friday in The Castle Inn 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151630970105421.1073741832.636000420&type=1.

The Indie First Friday takes place (as its name suggests) the first Friday of the month. The event is designed to acquaint visitors to The Shoppes at The Castle Inn and all those who set up shop in the complex. Experiences in Art, Crafts, and music is offered visitors along with some refreshments provided by various vendors. You’ll be able to learn more about The Indie First Fridays by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/IndieFirstFridays?ref=ts&fref=ts.

The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA was built in 1906 and was the last of the great hotels to be built in area. It housed an ice cream parlor, a mosaic floor, bowling alleys, a pool, and a billiard parlor. Performances were presented which included those given by Opera legend Enrico Caruso, Marching Band Leader John Phillip Sousa, and Big Band Leader Fred Waring along with the Pennsylvanians. This all came to an abrupt end when fire touched the Inn in the 1970s and it laid dormant until 2005 when it was purchased by Theresa Veltri and Frank Paccione who continues their endeavors to bring the Inn back as an asset to the community and all who visit it. You’ll be able to learn more about The Shoppes at The Castle Inn and all they have to offer by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/historiccastleinn?ref=ts&fref=ts.