The Days of Wine and Soho Returns

Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

A joyous cry rang throughout the artistic community of Stroudsburg, PA as news of the reopening of The Soho in the Burg Gallery was first shared. This enraptured response to the news culminated with an Artists' Reception for their exhibition titled, “A Pairing” which took place on Saturday December 10^th within the Renegade Winery where the gallery is now housed. The whole building (known as the J. J. Newberry Building) was previously rented by The Soho in the Burg Gallery but it changed hands during the July of 2016. Please feel free to read our Article about their farewell exhibit titled, “So Long Soho” at www.facebook.com/notes/the-forwardian-arts-society/so-long-soho/10155097171358761.

With an enhanced décor conducive to the tasting and consumption of a variety of delicious wines offered by the Renegade Winery, the sampling and purchasing area of the establishment flowed gently into the gallery. The space where the gallery inhabited provided enough room for the large number of art lovers who came to the event to move around so they could explore the beautiful works created by Andrea Robbins-Rimberg (the gallery's curator), James Chesnick, Jill Swersie, Andrei Protsouk, Anna Kaszupski, Susan Washington, and Jack Swersie while being small enough to inspire some intimate and meaningful conversations. A variety of foods were provided by the artists which added to the flavor of the wine and the atmosphere of the afternoon.

The reception proved to be a wonderful time as it touched upon the blessings often associated with the Winter Holiday Season. It was a joy to be among one of the attendees and the news that was shared in regards to future exhibitions at the gallery was welcomed with a loving embrace by all who received it. The SOHO in the BURG Gallery will present their exhibition titled, “A Pairing” until January 30^th. Their next exhibition is scheduled to open Saturday February 11^th and it's theme will be in keeping with the St. Valentine's Holiday. In the meantime, you'll find more photographs taken during Artists' Reception for their current exhibit in The Days of Wine and Soho Returns Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155567436788761.1073742042.91146283760&type=3 .

The SOHO in the BURG Gallery first opened in the April of 2012 and is presently located within The Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA whose vineyards are located in East Stroudsburg, PA. Andrea Robbins Rimberg serves as the gallery's curator and her now famous effervescent personality and exuberant energies continues to enhanced the art that is on display. You can learn more about The SOHO in the BURG Gallery by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/sohointheburg or their Website at www.sohointheburg.com.

The Renegade Winery is located in the J. J. Newberry Building on the corner of 6^th and Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA. Their vineyards are located in East Stroudsburg, PA and is considered the first urban concept winery in the Pocono Mountains, PA Region. In addition to their Stroudsburg location, tasting of the wines they offer can be currently made at The Milford, PA Farmers' Market and other locations. You'll find more information The Renegade Winery and all they have to offer by exploring their Website at www.therenegadewinery.com or their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/liveloverevoltwinery.