tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302190512024-03-05T19:18:33.539-05:00The Forwardian Arts SocietyWe are a fellowship for people who love the arts.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18231365454370003817noreply@blogger.comBlogger1368125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30219051.post-2196910051273564192017-02-20T22:11:00.001-05:002017-02-20T22:11:27.969-05:00Festing with Winter on a Summerish Day <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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the temperatures soared into the high 60s to low 70s, the borough of
Stroudsburg, PA held its Annual Winterfest on Saturday February 18</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
The day was filled with sights and sounds celebrating the winter
season while the unseasonably warm weather made the exploring of all
that occurred a great deal more comfortable than if the wintry
conditions </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">indicative
of this time of year</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
existed. Ice sculptures lined the sidewalks of the town whose
artistry were admired by the many who paused to examine their
intricacies. A number of events filled the festival which included a
concert given by The Trinity Centennial Band and The Pocono Vocal
Local at The Stroudsburg United Methodist Church as well </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">as
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Artists’ Reception held at The JUIC'D</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
Smoothie and Juice Bar that premiered The Origins on the Go Series.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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time </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I
arrived in town during the late afternoon hours of the day</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
many of the ice sculptures were in the process of melting due to the
unexpected heat. However, their beauty and the craftsmanship of their
creators stood in their majestic glory as passerbys paused to take
photos of one another beside the frozen monuments. I then entered The
Stroudsburg United Methodist Church <a class="western" href="http://www.stroudsburgumc.com/">www.stroudsburgumc.com</a>
who presented The Trinity Centennial Band and The Pocono Vocal Locals
Concert.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></span></div>
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concert was sponsored by the Stroudsburg, PA branch of The First
Keystone Community Bank </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a class="western" href="http://www.fkc.bank/">www.fkc.bank</a>
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">with
the proceeds gathered at the event benefiting </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">the
Animal Welfare Society of Monroe (A. W. S. O. M.)
<a class="western" href="http://www.awsomanimals.org/">www.awsomanimals.org</a>.
Monetary donations along with much needed supplies such as kitty
litter, bleach, paper towels, 45 gallon trash bags, Fancy Feast and
Friskies wet kitten and cat food, Wellness wet and dry cat and kitten
food, Wellness grain free cat food, and wet and dry dog food were
accepted at the door. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">However,
these and other items are always in need of replenishment and they
can be made anytime by contacting the organization. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></span>
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concert began with a rousing rendition of the US National Anthem,
“Star Spangled Banner,” performed by The Trinity Centennial Band
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under the direction of Karl McDannell. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
orchestra</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
continued entertaining the large audience that attended with a number
of pieces which filled the</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">ir</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
hearts and memories. Greg Graham, who shared his talents within the
band as a Clarinetist, spoke between each selection which gave some
amusing insights to the compositions that were played.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></span></div>
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was after a time did The Pocono Vocal Locals
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len</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">d</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
their extraordinary talents to the afternoon </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">under
the direction of </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b>Bob
Riley</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
Their beautiful blending of voices flowed with the music provided by
the orchestra to create a complete sensation of joy throughout their
performance. The selections included a piece titled, “Valentine”
composed by Jack Kugell and Jim Brickman. It featured a solo
performance given by Diane Taitt whose voice brought out the beauty
of the composition and placed it in the heart of each listener. The
concert concluded with The Trinity Centennial Band’s rendition of
John Phillip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever” which was
followed by an opportunity to meet the afternoon’s performers and
share in </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">some
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conversation while munching on some tasty goodies which included a
cake that expressed appreciation to The Trinity Centennial Band and
The Pocono Vocal Locals for their performance.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></span></div>
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was after chatting and enjoying the company of who I met did I
venture out toward The JUIC'D</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b>
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and Juice Bar <a class="western" href="http://www.facebook.com/JUICDHEALTH">www.facebook.com/JUICDHEALTH</a>
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">where
The Origins Gallery </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a class="western" href="http://www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburgh"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></u></span></span><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
held an Open Art Exhibition </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">as
the premier of their Origins on the Go Series. The series is designed
to place one day only exhibits in a variety of businesses throughout
the Stroudsburg area providing local artists more places to share
their talents and more </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">opportunities
for</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
art lovers</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">to
explore their work. The beauty of the work presented along with the
excitement generated by the many who attended the exhibition was
complimented by the welcoming atmosphere of the establishment. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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work presented showcased a variety of styles and creative approaches
of the artists who participated in the display. Joyous conversations
abound as delicious</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">ly
healthy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
juices of every imaginable concoction and excellent sandwiches were
being purchased and consumed. It was during this event did Robbin K
and his guitar take the microphone in order to sing a number of well
interpreted songs that proved to be pleasant harmonies to the ears </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">of
all </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">who
heard them. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
Origins Gallery’s famous</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
Art Raffle was held in which those who purchased raffle tickets eyed
them with great anticipation as Jody Singer, Director of Origins,
read the numbers while the illustrious Marty Carr enhanced each item
by showing it to the gathering. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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was soon after this did the gathering disperse and the artists took
their unsold pieces home. Although there were several more events
held throughout the day, I was unable to attend many of them.
However, if the caliber of the Winterfest could be echoed by the
events I did attend, it would be accurate to assume the whole
festival was a wondrous one to experience. The events I wasn’t able
to attend included </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
First Keystone Community Bank’s Artists' Reception for The
Stroudsburg Student Art Exhibit featuring the work of Art Students
Grades K-12 and The Renegade Winery <a class="western" href="http://www.therenegadewinery.com/">www.therenegadewinery.com</a>
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featuring</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
The Kings of Queen Street <a class="western" href="http://www.facebook.com/thekingsofqueenstreet">www.facebook.com/thekingsofqueenstreet</a>.
You’ll be able to see more of the photographs I took </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">during
the day </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">in
The </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Festing
with Winter on a Summerish Day Gallery at
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Stroudsburg
is a borough in Monroe County, PA that serves as the county seat. It
is located at the confluence of the Brodhead, McMichaels, and Pocono
Creeks. The town is part of the East Stroudsburg, PA Metropolitan
Statistical Area which in turn is part of the New York metropolitan
area. Stroudsburg is the only traditional downtown in the area with
more than 24 restaurants, 9 art galleries, 3 women’s clothing
stores, numerous antique stores, several general merchandisers, many
specialty shops, 2 hotels, the local YMCA, 11 financial institutions,
and the core of the legal profession in Monroe County. Downtown
Stroudsburg also features a wide tree lined Main Street with
historically rich architecture. You can learn more about Stroudsburg,
PA by exploring their Facebook Page at
</span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a class="western" href="http://www.facebook.com/visitdowntownstroudsburg"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">www.facebook.com/visitdowntownstroudsburg</span></a></u></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">
of their Website at </span><span style="font-size: small;"><em><a class="western" href="http://www.visitdowntownstroudsburg.com/"><span style="font-variant: normal;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.visitdowntownstroudsburg.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></em><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">A
s</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">ensation
of joy that accompanies the act of discovering something wonderful
filled the hearts and souls of those who entered the Dunning Art
Gallery on Thursday February </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">16</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
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venue is located on</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
the Monroe Campus of Northampton Community College in Tannersville
PA's Keystone Hall </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">and
their Emerging Artists Exhibition showcased the work of individuals
who are beginning to gain a degree of prominence in the local
artistic community. These individuals hail from the six recognized
art organizations operating in the Pocono Region of Northeast PA.
They are </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
Pocono Arts Council </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a class="western" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.poconoarts.org%2F&h=ATNIK4CXu1EUGZaTjtFofgB3k0JknBjORKX3-I9okZnotKURQHOb29qA0WoCI3IYi4qJ1mOJf22_AbD04sHoqK1fjzFY_oSJsvBWhpmmQhBwJaWJi7cOYxuuB4mRwv2merKZjUr3&s=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.poconoarts.org</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
the Pocono Mountain Arts Council </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a class="western" href="http://www.poconomac.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.poconomac.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
the Pocono Mountain Arts Group </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a class="western" href="http://www.pmagmail.wix.com/art1" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.pmagmail.wix.com/art1</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
the Pocono Painters </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a class="western" href="http://www.poconopainters.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.poconopainters.org</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
the Pocono Photography Club </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a class="western" href="http://www.poconophotoclub.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.poconophotoclub.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
and the Pocono Watercolor Associates.</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It
was after a while spent in delightful conversations with the featured
artists and one another</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong>
did Dean Matthew J. Connell informally addressed the room to welcome
all who attended the event as well as expressing his appreciation to
the artists and the groups they belonged to for sharing their talents
with the campus. As he
concluded his words, Jack Swersie of the PoconoArts Council took the
microphone to express his welcoming sentiments before passing the
instrument to each of the featured artists in succession so they may
speak about their work. The artists who spoke were Karen Schaffer,
Marlene Fudge, Amy Joann Magish, Jason Scott Williamson, and Jessica
Larsen. Artists who were part of the exhibit but who were not present
were Sterling Strauser, Peter Heiden, Linda Krackle, Joan Sayer,
Christine Saggaddu, and Joy Taney. </span>
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was after the sharings from artists concluded did Dean Connell share
his final thoughts about the show, the artists, and the groups they
represented. His final words for the evening were followed by a great
number of conversations as each artists were approached by those who
wished to learn more about their work as well as their aesthetic
approach to it. The event wound down as those who attended the
reception began to leave in order to go home. Yet, an anticipatory
yearning could be felt among the gathering as their spirits were
fixed upon the next exhibition that would adorn the gallery. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">You'll
find more photographs taken during the Artists' Reception in </span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
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Gallery at
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<span style="font-size: small;">The
Northampton Community College (NCC) was established in 1967 with its
main campus located in the Lehigh Valley region of PA. According to
their Website, NCC is committed to quality, affordable higher
education while striving for accessibility with courses scheduled at
multiple campuses and locations during the day, evening, weekends,
and on line. The college currently serves more than 35,000 students a
year in credit and non-credit programs. The <strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Emerging
Artists Exhibition</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong>
is scheduled to be on display in the Dunning Gallery which is located
in The Monroe Campus of Northampton Community College in Tannersville
PA's Keystone Hall until <strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">until
May 25</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong>
Their next exhibition
will be their 3<sup>rd</sup>
Annual Pocono Tapestry Show scheduled to open in Mid June featuring
artists from the 6 local art organizations.
You can learn more about The Northampton Community College by
exploring their Facebook Page at <a class="western" href="http://www.facebook.com/ncc.monroe?fref=ts">www.facebook.com/ncc.monroe?fref=ts</a>
or their Website at <a class="western" href="http://www.northampton.edu/" target="_blank">www.northampton.edu</a><a class="western" href="http://www.northampton.edu/" target="_blank">.</a></span>
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night of enchantments indicative of the blessings of love touched the
many souls who entered T</span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">he
Renegade Urban Winery in Stroudsburg, PA as The Soho in the Burg
Gallery held an Artists' Reception </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">within
the winery </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">for
their </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Love,
Love, Love Exhibition on Saturday February 11</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The work of </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Andrea
Robbins-Rimberg (the gallery's curator), James Chesnick, Jill
Swersie, Andrei Protsouk, Anna Kaszupski, Susan Washington, Jack
Swersie, and several others adorned the walls of the establishment
while its elegantly, rustic atmosphere enhanced the flavor of the
art. Fine wines and beer enhanced the conversations of the large
number of people who explored the work while a variety of foods
reflecting the St. Valentine's holiday were lovingly consumed.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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was during the wonderful explorations of the art, food, and beverages
did guitarist</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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Lawless </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><a href="http://www.zaclawless.com/">www.zaclawless.com</a>
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upon the Renegade Stage. His well rendered songs added a loving
texture to evening as his thoughtful interpretations of the
compositions he performed flowed among the gathering until their
essence filled the pools of the heart. The spirit of love and delight
inspired by the art, the music, and the winery was prevalent
throughout the evening. It was a pleasure to be there and many ended
their evening looking forward to The SOHO in the BURG Gallery's next
exhibition.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
I hope to see you there. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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the meantime, you'll find more photographs taken during Artists'
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The </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Loving
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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 enhance the art that
is on display. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">T</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">heir
Love Love Love Exhibition will continue to be on display until April
30</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
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next exhibition is tentatively scheduled to open Saturday May 13</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
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can learn more about The SOHO in the BURG Gallery by exploring their
Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sohointheburg"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.facebook.com/sohointheburg</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
or their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sohointheburg.com%2F&h=RAQFFn22U&s=1"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.sohointheburg.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Renegade Urban Winery is located in the J. J. Newberry Building on
the corner of 6</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA. Their vineyards are located in
East Stroudsburg, PA and they are considered the first urban concept
winery in the Pocono Mountains, PA Region. In addition to hosting </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
SOHO in the BURG Gallery's E</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">xhibitions,
the venue presents a variety of events to be enjoyed. These include a
performance by The Kings of Queen Street
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Saturday February 18</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Swamp Guard
on </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Saturday
February 25</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
along with </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">a
Paint and Sip Party: Love Under a Tree hosted by Anna Kaszupski
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.artbyannak.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.artbyannak.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
on </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Wednesday
February 22</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">nd</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The venue also holds an Open Mic Nite hosted by Andrew Moses every
Thursday evening beginning at 9pm. You'll find more information about
The Renegade Urban Winery and all they have to offer by exploring
their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.therenegadewinery.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.therenegadewinery.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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their Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/liveloverevoltwinery"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.facebook.com/liveloverevoltwinery</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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delight filled the early evening hours as a small multitude of art
lovers found the side door of </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
PoconoArts Community Center in Stroudsburg, PA in order to enter the
newly established quaint abode of The Origins Gallery on </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Friday
February 10</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></span></sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
The gallery's h</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">ousewarming
celebration coincided with an Artists' Reception for their Little
Night II Exhibition. Also, i</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">n
keeping with their reputation of giving back to the community, The
Origins Gallery presented The </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">He’ART
Show as a Fundraising Event which consisted of hearts created by
local artists that were sold through a silent auction with the
proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association/Lehigh Valley
Chapter which includes Monroe County, PA. The evening also included
the gallery's famous ArtRaffle and delicious treats with wine
provided by The R. A. W. Urban Winery and Hard Cidery located in
Stroudsburg, PA </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><a href="http://www.rawwinery.com/" target="_blank">www.rawwinery.com</a>.</span></span></span></div>
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shared among the venue's denizens filled the room with their
electrifying properties as explorations of the work presented created
a sense of marvel. The cozy size of the gallery space added an
intimacy to the words that were spoken as their meaningfulness found
a home in the listener's heart. It was some time during the social
intercourse did the gallery's director, Jody Singer, greet the
gathering in order to welcome them with his appreciative words. He
then proceeded to share news of the changes the venue has made to
meld into its new abode as well as what the gallery plans are for the
remainder of the year. Mr. Singer also included news relating to
other artistic endeavors including those of The Pocono Arts Council
and The Forwardian Arts Society. It was shortly after this did the
ArtRaffle begin. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span>
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with numbers printed on them shook as the anticipatory hands that
held them vibrated with their owner's eagerness to hear his/her
digits being sounded. It was Mr. Singer who selected the winning
tickets and who called out their numbers while Ms. Marty Carr held
each item aloft enhancing its beauty with her own. An exclamation of
excitement was sounded as the final numbers of the winning ticket
were called for each item which led to the happy owners claiming
their prize. It was after the ArtRaffle did more conversations ensue
before the time to bid one another adieus arrived. Each goodbye was
filled with a yearning to return to the venue for its next
opportunity to partake of the art and wonderfully satisfying
environment that fills the aesthetic caverns of the soul.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
You can view photographs taken during the event in </span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
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Origins Gallery is a contemporary arts gallery who also offers
classes and special events to the community. The </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Little
Night II Exhibition</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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on display </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">until
Mon</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">day
February 27</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The Origins Gallery On the Go will be their next event to be held at
Juic'd in Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday February 18</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The event is a part of a series of art exhibitions to take place at
various local establishments. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
next exhibition at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
PoconoArts Community Center in Stroudsburg, PA </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">will
be their </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Open
Studios 3</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">rd
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Art Exhibition with an Artists' Reception scheduled for Saturday
March 4</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></em><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
beginning at 6pm</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
You can learn more about The Origins Gallery and all they have to
offer by exploring their Facebook Page at
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">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. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
next exhibition to take place in The PoconoArts Community Center's
ARTSPACE Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA will be their </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Emerging
Artists Showcase</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The exhibit will be on display from March 3</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">rd</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
to March 25</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
with an Artists' Reception scheduled for Saturday March 18</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
beginning at 4pm. This exhibition will be followed by </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">their
Earth Speaks III Exhibition in April 2017. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">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 Facebook Page at
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/poconoartscouncil"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.facebook.com/poconoartscouncil</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
or their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.poconoarts.org/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.poconoarts.org</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvD1fVmTmkhWVs1Wk8hmnXUAfTdWbagoAfuHnKpeImW_Qblgn1XPYKvktKyKd6FC78TFtXOzd95qWi9vBnRT-OtsLFcGX9wcZf0Af6PdP4piwfwUF8ZfizVl3_y0wID0eczZlBw/s1600/ESU+Art+until+03-10-17+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvD1fVmTmkhWVs1Wk8hmnXUAfTdWbagoAfuHnKpeImW_Qblgn1XPYKvktKyKd6FC78TFtXOzd95qWi9vBnRT-OtsLFcGX9wcZf0Af6PdP4piwfwUF8ZfizVl3_y0wID0eczZlBw/s1600/ESU+Art+until+03-10-17+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Photography
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mesmeric effects of abstract art filled the senses of those who
entered The East Stroudsburg University (ESU) of PA's Madelon Powers
Gallery on <strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Thursday
February 2</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">nd</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The mind and senses were immediately captivated by the stunning work
created by Susan Molina Washington and Stephen Washington whose
X-Scapes: Deconstructing the Urban and Pastoral Landscape Exhibition
populated the walls of the gallery. A large number of art lovers from
the University's surrounding community dwelled among the pieces to
explore their conceptual intricacies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Although
the abstract nature of the work served as a connecting thread
throughout the exhibit, a distinctive approach between the two
artists to their creations could not be more stark in contrast. Ms.
Washington's cubistically drawn patterns reflects the artist's
affinity to fashion allowing its association to the urban landscape
to adorn the imagination. The imagination of the Reception's
attendees were also touched by the colors and impressionistic aspects
of Mr. Washington's abstract pieces as seemingly random brush strokes
and drippings reflected the wild, untamed beauty found in the natural
world which we often yearn to rediscover within ourselves. The loving
flow found throughout the exhibit unified the pieces just as two
individuals become as one when they dedicate living and building a
life with one another. This unity created a kinship between the
entirety of the exhibition and those among the attendees who found
its wonderments within themselves.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">It
was during the Artists' Reception did Mr. Washington share his unique
insights into the work and the process from which it was made through
a gallery talk. He also spoke on his wife's, Susan Molina Washington,
images sharing their profound essence with the deeply attentive
gathering. His talk gave a deeper understanding and appreciation of
the aesthetic nature of not only the work but the artists themselves.
This, in turn, allowed each individual who heard his words to
lovingly recognize such elements within oneself. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">You'll
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Gallery at
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Susan
Molina Washington</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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from New York, NY who spent her teens deconstructing dressmaking as a
punk fashionista and while later working in the NYC fashion
industry for 15 years. Ms. Washington comes from a family of artists
from which she was tutored in the art of origami and sumi ink drawing
by her Japanese Godmother. Her work has been exhibited
internationally. She currently lives and works in the Poconos Region
of NEPA while sharing a studio space with her husband, Stephen. You
can learn more about Susan Molina Washington by exploring her Website
at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.susanwashingtonfineart.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.susanwashingtonfineart.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Stephen
Washington is from the United Kingdom who was trained as a painter at
The Southport College of Art and Hull College of Art. He then worked
as a graphic designer and commercial photographer between 1982 and
1999 before relocating to the United States. Mr. Washington now
paints local landscapes in oils and creates large photographic
abstractions. He currently lives and works in the Poconos Region of
NEPA while sharing a studio space with his wife, Susan. You can learn
more about Stephen Washington by exploring his Facebook Page at
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stephenwashingtonfineart"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.facebook.com/stephenwashingtonfineart</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">The
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Deconstructing the Urban and Pastoral Landscape </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: black;">Exhibition
featuring the Works of </span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Susan
Molina Washington and Stephen Washington</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: black;">
will continue to be on display in The Madelon Powers Gallery which is
located within the campus' Fine and Performing Arts Center until
</span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">March
10</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><span style="color: black;">.
The next exhibition scheduled to take place in the gallery will be
their </span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Student
Association All University Student Art Exhibit</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: black;">
with an Artists' Reception scheduled to be held on </span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Thursday
March 23</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">rd</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><span style="color: black;">
beginning at 4pm </span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">featuring
an award ceremony</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: black;">.
The exhibit will continue to be on display in The Madelon Powers
Gallery until </span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">April
7</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
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explore The Madelon Powers Gallery Facebook Page at
</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/EsuArtGallery">www.facebook.com/EsuArtGallery</a><span style="color: black;">
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">A
modest number of people populated The Sherman Showcase in
Stroudsburg, PA on </span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Sunday
January 29</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
as they </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">held
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installment of their weekly Open Mic Nites Series. Still, the
richness of excitement filled the gathering as they anticipated the
performances that were to be presented throughout the course of the
evening. The featured performers for the event was a Christian band
from Cleveland, TN named “</span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Tomorrowz
End” which many who were present were eager to experience.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">At
the appointed time, co-host Cassidy Darlington took the stage in
order to welcome the gathering to the venue. Her words were
subsidized by those of co-host Bobby Jo Moran who shared the house
rules with the gathering. Ms. Darlington then </span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">proceeded</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
to introduce the featured band to the audience who would perform
first as they intended to drive back to their home state shortly
after their performance.</span></span></div>
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End moved into their set with the spirit of heavy metal whose music
and lyrics spoke with the thunderous truth of the Divine. The
performance filled the audience with a deeper love for the messages
their compositions conveyed which inspired many to share their own
stories of faith with the musicians. Tomorrowz End consists of three
musicians who go by the pseudonyms of X, I, and T which alludes to
the the two exits of this life leading into Heaven or Hell. The band
members choose to go by their pseudonyms rather than their given
names because they feel their music is about the message and not
about those who share it. You can learn more about Tomorrowz End by
exploring their Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ready4tomorrowzend">www.facebook.com/ready4tomorrowzend</a></u></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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was after the performance by </span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Tomorrowz
End concluded did a break ensue. This gave the band time to collect
their gear in order to head home while an opportunity was given to
those who were touched by the music to express their appreciation for
it was given. It was after a while did Ms. Darlington take the stage
to introduce the first performer to share their talents for the Open
Mic. An anticipation filled the crowd as the individual made her way
to the microphone.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Danielle
Mazar spoke the poetry whose truth is penned upon the soul. Her words
were powerful and strong which was derived from the pain of living a
challenging life. She was followed to the stage by John Fotiou who
rapped out a rhythmic song that was followed by compositions from
some Disney productions. John was followed by a young man known as
Raven Moran who sang a song about Halloween in a Capella. He was
followed by co-host Cassidy Darlington who shared her talents by
singing along to a song to which she blended her excellent voice with
that of the one recorded. She was followed by Chris Hambley who
allowed the recorded music to sing through his hearted voice. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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evening came to a close by the performance of Mark Parisio who
reached for every nuance of the songs he shared and subtly touched
their meaningful essence. It was after this did Ms. Darlington take
the stage to share her appreciation for all who presented their
talents and for those who were present to support them. She then
proceeded to invite the gathering back for the next Open Mic Nite
before bidding everyone farewell. The gathering left the venue
looking forward to the next week's opportunity to share and partake
of the wonderful talent that would grace the Sherman Showcase's
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next Open Mic Nite at The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg, PA is
scheduled for </span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Sunday
February 5</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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at 7pm. Musicians, poets, writers, and anyone who would like to share
something with a receptive audience are welcomed to do so. Sign ins
begin at 6:30pm. I hope to see you there. In the meantime, you'll be
able to view the photographs taken during the Sunday January 29</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
event in </span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Open Nite of Tomorrowz Gallery at</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155766501928761.1073742050.91146283760&type=3">www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155766501928761.1073742050.91146283760&type=3</a>.
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Sherman Showcase is located at 522 Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA.
You'll be able to view additional photographs taken during
installments of their Open Mic Nites Series by their staff along with
videos taken of some of the performances on their Facebook Page at
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom">www.facebook.com/OpenMi</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom">cAtTheLivingRoom</a></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
In addition to their Open Mic Nites Series, the venue also holds a
number of concerts and special events. Please Explore The Sherman
Showcase's Facebook Page at
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/shermanshowcase/?fref=ts"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.facebook.com/shermanshowcase/?fref=ts</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
The Sherman Theater's Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shermantheater.com%2F&h=7AQFZfvC_&s=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.shermantheater.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
or by calling 570-421-2808 for more information.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg, PA held an installment of their
weekly Open Mic Nites on </span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Sunday
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A lingering chill from the previous day was in the air throughout the
town but, as one entered the venue, the energy and warmth of the
congenial atmosphere the event is well known for immediately
transfigured the many who filled the room with love. Names and non
de plumes were affixed to the sign in sheets while conversations
reflecting the excitement of the performances that would be witnessed
throughout the evening took place.</span></span></div>
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festivities began as Cassidy Darlington took the stage in order to
welcome the gathering to the venue. She then proceeded to introduce
the first performer of the evening who was guitarist Chris
Pinkcarski. He sang with a strong yet gentle voice reminiscent of
that of James Taylor tempered with an uniquely rugged quality. He was
followed by guitarist Luke Booth of the band Good News
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who sang with a soulful comprehension of the essential powers
embodied in each song he rendered. He was followed by Comedian Chris
Jones </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Chrisjonescomedy">www.facebook.com/Chrisjonescomedy</a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
who shared observations on the concepts of Manliness, the different
ways the holidays are celebrated internationally, and Las Vegas
Prostitutes. Mr Jones was followed by another comedian, </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Tommy
Stone </span></span></span><a href="http://www.tommystone.net/">www.tommystone.net</a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
who spoke about faking his urine test by using a sample obtained from
a prostitute who was pregnant, finding his mother's Dildo, and having
sex with his girlfriend. </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">He</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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followed by a performance given by the duet known as Woodrow
<a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/thebandwoodrow">www.reverbnation.com/thebandwoodrow</a>
who consists of Theresa Ratliff on vocals and Brian Bramkamp on
Guitar. Together, they belted out some good ol sweet water blues that
flowed upon melodies which sailed to our dreams of gypsies. It was
after Woodrow's performance concluded did a break ensue in order to
provide the featured band for the evening some moments to prepare
their much anticipated set.</span></span></span></div>
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Alcamo Brothers (aka CB Radio) spent their early moments on stage
putting forth a burst of energy that would illumine the remainder of
their performance. The group consisting of C. J. and Vincenzo Alcamo
along with Grant Wagner began their set with the Beatles' classic
titled, “A Hard Day's Night” which was the title song of the
1964 film that introduced the Fab Four to an international audience.
The song originated from the band's drummer, Ringo Starr, who said,
“We'd worked all day (on the film) and we happened to work all
night. I came up still thinking it was day I suppose, and I said,
'It's been a hard day...' and I looked around and saw it was dark so
I said, '...night!'” The Alcamo Brothers sang this and other
classic rock songs in a manner that breathed a new life force into
them providing a fresh perspective and love for the compositions.
The Alcamo Brothers were formed in 2015 and you can learn more about
them by visiting their Facebook Page at</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">
<strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CB-Radio-The-Band-183187785452400">www.facebook.com/CB-Radio-The-Band-183187785452400</a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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was after The Alcamo Brothers performance did the evening's raffle
take place. The band members took turns selecting tickets until the
winning number was called and claimed. Joe Craig received the prize
which entitled him to attend a future show presented at The Sherman
Showcase. It was soon after this did Mr. Craig take his place on the
stage with his guitar and performed several songs that were written
with the pen of the soul and played upon the angelic strings of
dreams. He was followed by Max Maztrex of Circus Freaks and Dream
Catchers </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CFDCband">www.facebook.com/CFDCband</a></u></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
who moved the gathering with his deep Gothic voice and songs that
resonated throughout the molecular realities of the audience's
imaginings. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">He
was followed by Kevin Tails Moucha who belted out songs with a voice
that uniquely captured the intricate nuances that only the art of a
Capella can. He was followed on stage by Maddie Pinstripe Harris</span></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><b>
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read from her work and whose rapid delivery of her written words
flowed among the audience while touching their perceptions that grows
in the life experiences of living. </span></span></span></span></span>
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was after her performance did the official list of the evening's
participants come to an end. However, there was still time left which
allowed those whose names were on the waiting list to gain an
opportunity to share their talents. The first of these were Guitarist
Cory James Rodas whose performance subtly crept into the hearing
range of the gathering until the resonating sounds he employed echoed
throughout the company's essence. He was followed by Guitarist Ray
who playfully touched his instrument's strings to bring forth one
enjoyably amusing riff after another. The evening ended after</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
John Fotiou sang a number of show tunes sung </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">a
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</span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Cassidy
Darlington re took the stage in order to share her appreciation to
the gathering as she bade them adieu. </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
evening proved to be a great one filled with music, laughter, and
camaraderie. Anticipation for the next event filled the minds and
hearts of all who spent some time reluctantly leaving the venue. But,
the promise of another evening filled with wonderful performances
satisfied the crowd as they departed.</span></span></div>
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next Open Mic Nite at The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg, PA is
scheduled for Sunday </span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">January
22</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">nd</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">beginning
at 7pm. The featured performer for the evening will be Sympotico
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/sympotico">www.facebook.com/sympotico</a>.
Musicians, poets, writers, and anyone who would like to share
something with a receptive audience are welcomed to do so. Sign ins
begin at 6:30pm. I hope to see you there. In the meantime, you'll be
able to view the photographs taken during the Sunday January 15</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
event in </span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Brotherhood of the OMN Gallery at</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155712719063761.1073742049.91146283760&type=3">www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155712719063761.1073742049.91146283760&type=3</a>.
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Sherman Showcase is located at 522 Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA.
You'll be able to view additional photographs taken during
installments of their Open Mic Nites Series by their staff along with
videos taken of some of the performances on their Facebook Page at
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom">www.facebook.com/OpenMi</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom">cAtTheLivingRoom</a></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
In addition to their Open Mic Nites Series, the venue also holds a
number of concerts and special events. Please Explore The Sherman
Showcase's Facebook Page at
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/shermanshowcase/?fref=ts"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.facebook.com/shermanshowcase/?fref=ts</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
The Sherman Theater's Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shermantheater.com%2F&h=7AQFZfvC_&s=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.shermantheater.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
or by calling 570-421-2808 for more information.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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Friday January 13</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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The Renegade Urban Winery in Stroudsburg, PA officially established
itself as an epicenter of places to be in the Pocono Region of
Northeast PA. The weekend events included a Meet and Greet with the
new Branch Executive Director of the Pocono Family YMCA, a </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Grand
Opening Party, and music performed by some extraordinary musicians.
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venue was filled wall to wall with members of the community and
others as they conversed while sipping some mighty fine wine and
munching on the delicious complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by
Momento’s Restaurant </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><a href="http://www.momentopizzeria.co/">www.momentopizzeria.co</a><a href="http://www.momentopizzeria.com/">m</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and Kathleen Lockwood. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Vegan
Burgers created by </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Diana
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of </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Fogwood
and Fig </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.fogwoodfig.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.FogwoodFig.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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Renegade Urban Winery began on Friday January 13</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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Perry-Petrozak who is </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">the
new Branch Executive Director of </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Pocono Family YMCA </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.poconoymca.org/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.poconoymca.org</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
A profound sense of excitement filled the room as the eagerness to
meet Ms. Perry-Petrozak heightened as she warmly greeted members of
the gathering individually and in groups. Those who were fortunate
enough to meet her came away with a warmth that emanated from their
conversation with her along with a deeper appreciation for the Young
Men's Christian Association (YMCA).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
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begin wooing the gathering with her extraordinary talent. Her
powerful voice echoed throughout the corridors of the soul as the
interpretations of each song she rendered revealed not only the
composition's essences but those who delighted in the experiencing of
it. A joyous display of rhythmic clapping of hands, mouths wording
the lyrics of beloved songs, and dancing to abandonment spilled forth
from the loving and appreciative hearts of the enraptured crowd that
surrounded the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Renegade
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continued late into the night which made it a very lucky day for the
multitude who attended the event. A sense of anticipation filled
their hearts as they eagerly awaited for the commencement of the
following day's offerings that promised to extend the good feelings
they felt. This promise would prove to not only be kept but to go
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An enormous gathering echoing the size of that on the previous day
filled the establishment. An excitement swelled in the hearts of many
as the time for the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony grew nearer. When it did arrive, a number of the
gathering braved the cold in order to witness the historic event.
Both ends of a very wide gold colored ribbon was held by the winery's
owners and it was then did the Mayor of Stroudsburg, PA, Tarah Verwey
Probst, share her remarks about the winery and it's ability to make
the borough a more wonderful place to be. It was after the conclusion
of her well received words did her honor move to cut the ribbon with
the gold colored scissors she was given. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span>
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an elderly lady, who was unaware of the ceremony that was taking
place, walked out of the establishment's door in order to enjoy the
day's air. She found herself positioned between the winery's door and
the ribbon. The situation moved her to express her pleasant surprise
and her words placed a smile in the gathering's heart. It was
spontaneously decided that she would share the honor of cutting the
ribbon with the mayor. She did so and performed a little dance of
delight while holding the scissors. She finished her dance, looked at
the scissors in her hand, and asked, “Am I suppose to keep these?”
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the ceremony, the gathering re entered the winery in order to partake
of the wonders the establishment provided. Delicious foods and wine
were consumed as were the words of delectable conversations that were
shared. An opportunity to have one's commemorative photograph taken
was provided by Rockin' Photobooth </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><i><a href="http://www.rockinphotobooth.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.rockinphotobooth.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></i><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
Many individuals, couples, and groups eagerly took their place before
the apparatus while the camera's enchanting operator shared her
thoughtful advise on how they could help insure the best image
possible could be captured. A great deal of picture sharing took
place throughout the event as those who have been to the booth were
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was during all this did Guitarist Andrew Moses </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><i><a href="http://www.moselyguitar.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.moselyguitar.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></i><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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Stage. An eclectic assemblage of songs were met with a voice that
gave each composition a dimension unprecieved by earlier experiences
of them. Mr. Moses' renderings provided a new understanding of the
work which allowed its meaningfulness to be rewritten on the souls of
all who heard him. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span>
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Moses was scheduled to be followed on stage by </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Guitarist
Zac Lawless </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.zaclawless.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.zaclawless.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and Guitarist Erin McClelland of The Erin McClelland Band
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However, due to the snow filled skies that began to cover the town's
streets with whiteness, it was decided by some of the company to
begin their journeys home to avoid any adverse road conditions that
might occur. I was among the company to decide to go home and,
reluctantly, I left the establishment just as Mr. Lawless was setting
up. This was unfortunate but the time I had during my weekend at the
winery shall linger in a special place within me for quite some time.
As with the many great people I shared the events with, I look
forward to their next opportunities to partake of some wonderful
music, food, and wine. I hope to see you there as well. In the
meantime, you'll find more photographs taken during the experience in</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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Renegade Urban Winery is located at 600 Main Street in Stroudsburg,
PA with their vineyards located in East Stroudsburg, PA. They are
considered to be the first urban concept winery in the Pocono
Mountains, PA Region. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
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performance on their Renegade Stage will be given by </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Kings of Queen Street Band</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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on Friday January 20</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
An Open Mic Event hosted by </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Andrew
Moses takes place every Thursday evening beginning at 9pm. In
addition to this </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">t</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">he
winery is currently showing </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
SOHO in the BURG's </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sohointheburg.com%2F&h=RAQFFn22U&s=1"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.sohointheburg.com</span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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titled </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">“A
Pairing” which will remain on display until January 30</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Their next exhibition is scheduled to open Saturday February 11</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and it's theme will be in keeping with the St. Valentine's Holiday. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
The venue will also hold a </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">January
Paint and Sip with Anna K on Thursday January 26</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
You'll find more information The Renegade Urban Winery and all they
have to offer by exploring their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.therenegadewinery.co/">www.therenegadewinery.co</a><a href="http://www.therenegadewinery.com/">m</a></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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their Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/liveloverevoltwinery">www.facebook.com/liveloverevoltwinery</a>.
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the chill of a winter's evening filled the air, I ventured to The
Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA on Friday January 6</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
who presented Guitarist </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">George
Grillo on their stage. I arrived early to partake of the much talked
about Vegan Burgers created by </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Diana
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and Fig </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.fogwoodfig.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.FogwoodFig.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The selection of the Vegan Burgers proved to be a daunting one as
each offering tempted the pallet with their ingredients. I finally
chose The Flirty Burger which was composed of a Black lentil and
mushroom patty with chili cherry sauce along with avocado, arugula,
onion, and srirachi lemon aioli. Their reputation of being “sloppy
good” was well deserved as the flavors brought forth by the
meatless cuisine were delightful. A superb wine suggested by one of
the winery's staff made an excellent companion that enhanced the
enjoyment of the tasty burger.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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was after I finished munching and cleaning my fingers of the
delicious sauce that topped off the meal did </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">George
Grillo and his guitar take the stage. A variety of tunes were brought
forth favorably through his proficient touching of the instrument's
strings with each song finding a new dimension to its meaning as Mr.
Grillo's voice added its texture to its lyrics. The simple and
meaningful interpretations he gave to the songs blended well with the
Vegan Burgers and wine. Together, they created an ambiance whose
elements swirled around the room and whose enchanting effects were
seen affecting the large company who attended the evening's
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Renegade Winery is located in the J. J. Newberry Building on the
corner of 6</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA with their vineyards located in
East Stroudsburg, PA and is considered the first urban concept winery
in the Pocono Mountains, PA Region. The winery is currently showing
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SOHO in the BURG's </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sohointheburg.com%2F&h=RAQFFn22U&s=1"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.sohointheburg.com</span></span></span></span></span></a></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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Pairing” which will remain on display until January 30</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Their next exhibition is scheduled to open Saturday February 11</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and it's theme will be in keeping with the St. Valentine's Holiday.
The establishment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
also presents performances on their Renegade Renegade Stage including
those given by Regina Sayles on Friday January 13</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
along with other events throughout the winery such as their </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">their
Grand Opening Party on </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Saturday
January 14</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">January
Paint and Sip with Anna K scheduled for Thursday January 26</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
You'll find more information The Renegade Winery and all they have to
offer by exploring their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.therenegadewinery.com/"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.therenegadewinery.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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final hours of 2016 were met with the joy found in music and
camaraderie whose life giving elements were enhanced by a delicious
cuisine accompanied by some superb wine. The Renegade Winery in
Stroudsburg, PA held their New Year's Eve Celebration which began on
Saturday December 31</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">st
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The winery filled with newly met and previously established friends
whose conversations blended with the elements of the evening to near
capacity. The music of guitarist Zac Lawless </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.zaclawless.com/"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.zaclawless.com</span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
greeted the impressively large number of celebrants as they entered
the establishment. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span>
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Lawless' renderings of the songs he deftly interpreted weaved a
musical quilt that warmed the gathering adding a substance to feed
their souls. This led many to explore and discover a vast array of
foods prepared by Chef Mike Abate of the Pocono Supper Club
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which included delectable deserts, heated victuals, and crepes
lovingly created by the chef to each individual's specifications. It
was after some time did guitarist Erin McClelland of The Erin
McClelland Band </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/emcclellandband"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.facebook.com/emcclellandband</span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
come upon The Renegade Stage to perform a number of songs that
delighted, transfixed, and moved many members of his audience to
dance including this writer. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span>
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screen was placed upon the wall of the winery so the live coverage of
the evening's festivities as they were celebrated in the Times Square
section of New York, NY could be enjoyed. Eyes filled with thoughtful
reflection and anticipation of the future were seen throughout the
room as their voices joined in unison to count down the final seconds
of the day. It was after the completion of the annual ritual did the
traditional welcoming of the new year commence which was celebrated
through the elevated signs of affection and good will shared during
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Renegade Winery in Stroudsburg, PA proved to be a magnificent way to
bring a close to 2016 while opening the many exploratory avenues of
2017. It was an evening not only filled with great music, food, and
wine, but with many conversations that enhanced an appreciation of
being a part of the human society and all the thoughtful wonders this
membership embraces. You'll find more photographs taken during their
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Renegade Winery is located in the J. J. Newberry Building on the
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and Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA with their vineyards located in
East Stroudsburg, PA and is considered the first urban concept winery
in the Pocono Mountains, PA Region. The winery is currently showing
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SOHO in the BURG's </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sohointheburg.com%2F&h=RAQFFn22U&s=1"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.sohointheburg.com</span></span></a></u></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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titled </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">“A
Pairing” which will remain on display until January 30</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
Their next exhibition is scheduled to open Saturday February 11</span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and it's theme will be in keeping with the St. Valentine's Holiday.
The establishment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
also presents performances on their Renegade Renegade Stage including
those given by </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">George
Grillo on </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Friday
January 6</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
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Scavone on </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Saturday
January 7</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Regina
Sayles on Friday January 13</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
along with other events throughout the winery such as their </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><em><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">their
Grand Opening Party on </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Saturday
January 14</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">January
Paint and Sip with Anna K scheduled for Thursday January 26</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
You'll find more information The Renegade Winery and all they have to
offer by exploring their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.therenegadewinery.com/"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.therenegadewinery.com</span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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their Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/liveloverevoltwinery"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.facebook.com/liveloverevoltwinery</span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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Origins Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA held an Artists' Reception for
their Black Canvas Exhibition II on Saturday December 17</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US">th</span></span></sup></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US">.
The evening served as a black tie fund raiser for the gallery as they
prepare their move from their present location </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">on
the lower level of The Gamers Edge Comics and Games Store at 580 Main
St. in Stroudsburg, PA to their new home which will be announced at a
later time. A sizable gathering inhabited the space in order to share
conversations relating to the incredible art on display while
reminiscing over the wonderful events presented by the gallery
throughout the years. The evening also included their famous art
raffle, a silent auction, a charitable endeavor by Krystal, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Photos
with Santa, and music provided by guitarist Douglas Kaetz
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gentle classical guitar compositions rendered by Mr. </span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Kaetz
enhanced the enjoyment of the evening as each measure created an
inner balance for all who meandered throughout the room. A variety of
delicious treats donated by the artists added their flavors to the
event along with the culinary delights concocted by Bonnie O' Fee
during the reception. In addition to the stunning work that was on
display for the exhibition, a number of pieces equal to the exhibit's
aesthetic caliber were offered as items to bid upon in the gallery's
first silent auction. The eyes of those present spent a great deal of
time to oogle each item before placing their bids to make the coveted
piece their own. An excitement was felt throughout the venue as
participants in the auction sought to out bid one another.</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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was after some time after the beginning of the evening did the
Origins Gallery Director, Jody Singer, stand before the gathering to
share his welcoming words. He also expressed his appreciation to the
company for their love and support over the years. Mr. Singer also
provided a glimpse of the future of the gallery which included a
number of projects to enhance the presence of artistic endeavors
throughout the town and beyond. It was also announced the gallery's
new home is still under negotiation and its location will be shared
with the public by the end of January 2017. The gallery will close at
its present location on Tuesday December 27</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
2016.</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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Mr. Singer concluded his sentiments, the music, conversations, and
ogling resumed. Opportunities to have one's picture taken with Santa
were offered as was an opportunity to help those artists who suffered
in the recent challenges they encountered in California were made
available by purchasing tree ornaments created by a woman named,
“Krystal” and signing a card sharing one's compassion for the
victims. The music presented by guitarist Douglas Kaetz evolved from
classical renditions to more modern pieces. These later songs
inspired a number of attendees to tap dance the night away with joy
and abandonment. It was after a while did Mr. Singer return to the
stage in order to conduct the gallery's famous Art Raffle.</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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many individuals who purchased raffle tickets throughout the evening
eagerly eyed the pieces of paper between their fingers as the winning
numbers were called out by</span> Origin's Gallery Director, Jody
Singer. The much coveted pieces donated for the event were held aloft
by Marty Carr which made each item all the more desirable. A joy
filled the room as the numbers signifying the winner were revealed
and congratulatory sentiments were shared. It was after the final
item was distributed did Mr. Singer prepare the gathering for the
announcement of those whose high bids would receive the items offered
in the silent auction. After a moment or two of going over the
paperwork involved, the numbers corresponding with the name of the
highest bidders were shared leading to arrangements being made to
complete the purchases. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It
was after all this did </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Mr.
Singer bid his farewell to the gathering while expressing his thanks
to all those who helped Origins Gallery to become a blessing to the
creative community. An extensive list of names were shared and each
one was met by the gathering with a thoughtful applause. It was soon
after this did the company begin to disperse taking each departing
step with the memories the gallery has inspired throughout the years.
Yet, a new hope descended upon them regarding the possible future of
the venue as they were met by the fresh, brisk air of a December
night. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">You
can view photographs taken during the Artists' Reception of the
exhibit in </span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
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the gentle chill announcing the Winter Holiday Season filled the air
of the little town of Delaware Water Gap, PA, the borough's Historic
Castle Inn celebrated the holidays on Saturday December 10</span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></sup></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
This was done through special sales in their many fine shops, an
Artists' Reception at The Castle Inn Gallery, and a Tree Lighting
Ceremony held outdoors. A large number of people attended the events
and partook of all the Inn offered in the spirit of love.</span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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Castle Inn Gallery held an Artists' Reception for their Winter
Holiday Exhibition. The artists included Tricia Lowery Lippert,
Taylor Amoroso, and Jill Swersie who reside in the Monroe County, PA
Area along the work of Lisa Hannick, Lori Gearhart, and Lauren De
Leeuw who live beyond the county's borders. The work of those artists
from the immediate area provided a familiar gentleness to the souls
who peered within their frames while the work of those artists from
other areas enticed the gathering of viewers through their previously
unseen renderings reflecting their considerable talents. Together,
the entire body of work portrayed a beauty that travels not only
across the divides of geographical boundaries but those pertaining to
the spiritual and intellectual ones as well.</span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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addition to exploring the wonders held within the Castle Inn Gallery,
the shops that align the Inn's halls were filled with seasonal items
and shoppers who sought to take advantage of the discounts that were
offered. Reasonably priced merchandise ranging from toys to clothing
were available and will be until the holiday shopping period ends.
The unique nature of many of the items are well worth a visit to the
shopping complex as the best gift one can receive may be found there.</span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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those who braved the cold in order to venture outside the warmth of
the Castle Inn, a tree lighting ceremony took place in front of the
Celebration of the Arts (COTA) Festival's Rick Chamberlain stage. The
silence of a tree being lit to summon the gentle spirits of the
upcoming holiday were met by the loving voices of the gathering who
were led by a chorus of singers from the town's Presbyterian Church
of the Mountain <a href="http://www.churchofthemountain.org/">www.churchofthemountain.org</a>.
The ceremony concluded as Frank Paccione (co owner of the Castle Inn)
invited the gathering into the Inn's Zoe's Ice Cream Emporium to
partake of some complimentary Hot Chocolate. The beverage proved to
be as delicious as it was warming to the body.</span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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evening continued as those present gathered with well acquainted
friends as well as those they met that night. Cookies and other
holiday treats were on hand to enhance the flavor of the
conversations that ensued. The event proved to be a fun and relaxed
way to partake of the often frazzled holiday shopping experience with
refreshingly little emphasis on obtaining funds from those who
visited the Castle Inn. This was nice. You’ll be able to find more
photographs taken during the Castle Inn's Holiday Celebration in The
A Holiday Castle Gallery at
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Castle Inn Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA is curated by Jose and
Maggie Santamaria who seeks to showcase local artists in an intimate
setting conducive to allowing individuals who visit the venue to
explore the work in a relaxed manner. The artists featured in the
gallery’s next exhibit are yet to be announced. Please Explore The
Castle Inn Gallery Facebook Page for more information at
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Castle Inn Gallery is found within The Castle Inn located in Delaware
Water Gap, PA. It was built in 1906 and was the last of the great
hotels to be built in area. This all came to an abrupt end when fire
touched the Inn during the 1970s and it laid dormant until 2005 when
it was purchased by Theresa Veltri and Frank Paccione. The Inn now
houses several business which include JS Advanced Skincare and Spa
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JS Boutique and Scarlet Ice Jewels
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DM Studios </span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/DM-Studios-Framing-and-Art-Studio"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.facebook.com/DM-Studios-Framing-and-Art-Studio</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
Fancy Pants, The Auction House </span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.opsauctionhouse.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.opsauctionhouse.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
Orion's Toyworks, The Castle Cafe', Angels of Light, Memory Lane,
Sherri's Bags and Baubles, Jewels of the Heart, Eileen Noelle
Photography </span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.eileennoelle.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.eileennoelle.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
and The Live Inspired Gallery </span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/LiveInspiredGallery"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.facebook.com/LiveInspiredGallery</span></a></strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">You
can learn more about The SOHO in the BURG Gallery by exploring their
Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.facebook.com/sohointheburg</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sohointheburg.com%2F&h=RAQFFn22U&s=1"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.sohointheburg.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
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Renegade Winery is located in the J. J. Newberry Building on the
corner of 6</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></sup></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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.</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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find more information The Renegade Winery and all they have to offer
by exploring their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><a href="http://www.therenegadewinery.com/">www.therenegadewinery.com</a>
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their Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/liveloverevoltwinery"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.facebook.com/liveloverevoltwinery</span></span></span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It's
been quite a while since I ventured into The Sherman Showcase in
Stroudsburg, PA for their weekly Open Mic Nite Sessions. But, I was
fortunate enough to do so on Sunday December 4</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></sup></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
and I was reminded how much I miss the energy and the extraordinary
qualities of the performances that take place each week. The evening
began with the signing in ritual of which those who wish to perform
would make their intentions known. Excited conversations among the
musicians, poets, and comedians who signed up mingled with the large
gathering that attended the event. Among these attendees was Santa
aka Danny Ferron.</span></span></span></div>
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proceedings began as the evening's co host, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Theresa
Ratliff, took the stage to welcome the gathering to the event. She
then proceeded to share the rules of conduct with the crowd along
with news she will no longer co host the event after the end of 2016
as other responsibilities beckons her attentions. It was at this time
did Ms. Ratliff introduce the first performer for the evening.</span></span></div>
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Tsapatoris </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.soundcloud.com/stephan-tsapatoris">www.soundcloud.com/stephan-tsapatoris</a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
shared poetry whose words were strung together with a sense of
mythology as the language he employed reflected the phrasings of
antiquity. He was followed by a duet known as David and Jack which
consisted of David Christopher Mirams on vocals and Jack Shaffer on
guitar and vocals. Together, they performed songs in a manner that
penetrated the souls of all who listened to them. They were followed
by Guitarist Dee Allen whose gentle songs were underlined with a
substance that embraced the profound meanings of life while allowing
the audience to share a hand clapping joy with one another. </span></span></span></span></span>
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Allen was followed by a duet consisting of Vibez on vocals and
Nicholas Desouza </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jazzmaster000">www.facebook.com/jazzmaster000</a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
on guitar. The musical qualities found in Mr. Desouza's gentle hand
proved to be a wondrous counterpoint to the power found in Ms.
Vibez's vibrant voice. They were followed by Guitarist Jesse Morales
who brought a joyous energy to the gathering that was tempered with
some thoughtful insights that are found upon the journey of life. He
was followed by Kevin Tails Moucha who sang with the intensity that
only the art of a Capella can render. </span></span></span></span></span>
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was after Mr. Moucha performance was the evening's raffle held with
the prize being tickets to the upcoming Patent Pending
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concert scheduled to take place at The Sherman Theater on </span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Friday
December 23</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">rd</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
The winning ticket was selected and read by co hosts Theresa Ratliff
and Bobby Jo Moran. Co host Cassidy Darlington won the prize. This
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performance given by the duet known as Woodrow
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who consists of Theresa Ratliff on vocals and Brian Bramkamp on
Guitar. A psychedelic journey that was led by the duo was better than
good enough for those who traveled with them beyond the rabbit hole. </span>
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were followed by John Fotiou who sang a number of songs from animated
classics with a loving heart. This included the song titled,
<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">“Hallelujah”
written by the recently deceased Leonard Cohen which appeared on his
1984 album “Various Positions.” I was surprised to learn it was
part of the soundtrack to the 2001 film “Shrek.” </span></span>He
was followed by a band named, “Sympotico”
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who consists of Aaron Sheradin on Vocals and Guitar and Josh Shutt on
Drums. Their songs held a quiet spirit against a decimalic burst of
sound that accentuated to profound qualities of each well crafted
composition. They were followed by comedian Tommy Stone
<a href="http://www.tommystone.net/">www.tommystone.net</a> who
coupled his political observations with the fear of restrooms while
discovering amusements found in the composition of the audience. He
was followed by Mikey Palomino whose poetry spoke the language of the
soul. Mr. Palomino was the final performer whose name appeared on the
primary sign in list. However, there was time left to the evening and
those names appearing on the waiting list were invited to share their
talents as well. </span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
first of these to perform was Guitarist Taylor Miller who enhanced
the quality of each song she sang with her melodious voice. She was
followed by Guitarist Mike Parrotta who sang a number of popular
songs that delighted the gathering. It was at the conclusion of his
performance did the evening come to an end. It was a wonderful night
to enjoy some great music, poetry, and comedy while chatting with
past acquaintances and making new friends. The next Open Mic Nite at
The Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg, PA is scheduled for Sunday
December 11</span><sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">th
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at 7pm. The featured performer for the evening will be Mike Parrotta.
Musicians, poets, writers, and anyone who would like to share
something with a receptive audience are welcomed to do so. Sign ins
begin at 6:30pm. In the meantime, you'll be able to view the
photographs taken during the Sunday December 4</span><sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">
event in The </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">A
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Gallery at
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Sherman
Showcase is located at 522 Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA. You'll be
able to view additional photographs taken during installments of
their Open Mic Nites Series by their staff along with videos taken of
interviews with the featured artists and the performances of some who
attended the event on their Facebook Page at
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom">www.facebook.com/OpenMi</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/OpenMicAtTheLivingRoom">cAtTheLivingRoom</a>.
In addition to their Open Mic Nites Series, the venue also holds a
number of concerts and special events. Please Explore The Sherman
Showcase's Facebook Page at
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/shermanshowcase/?fref=ts">www.facebook.com/shermanshowcase/?fref=ts</a>,
The Sherman Theater's Website at <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shermantheater.com%2F&h=7AQFZfvC_&s=1" target="_blank">www.shermantheater.com</a>,
or call 570-421-2808 for more information.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
Origins Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA held their Holiday Makers’
Market III event on December 3</span><sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">rd</span></sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">
and 4</span><sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
The weekend offered a variety of art, photography, crafts, and other
items to those who sought something special to give their loved ones
for the holiday season. Music was presented by Guitarist Jeff Gibbons
on Saturday December 3</span><sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">rd</span></sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">
and by Guitarist Stephan Tsapatoris on Sunday December 4</span><sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
I arrived at the venue on Sunday December 4</span><sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">
just</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> as the gallery's
curator, Jody Singer, was introducing Mr. Tsapatoris to the
gathering.</span></span></span></div>
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music Mr. Tsapatoris presented had a deep soulful quality to it that
served the event well. His songs added a thoughtfulness to the
shopping experience that echoed the meaningfulness of the holiday.
The numbers of shoppers ebbed and flowed throughout the day and his
music reflected this movement upon the waterways of our souls. You
can learn more about Stephan Tsapatoris and his music by at
<a href="http://www.soundcloud.com/stephan-tsapatoris">www.soundcloud.com/stephan-tsapatoris</a>.
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individuals who presented their well crafted wares included
Photographers Tara Arbogast of Eye Pixelz </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.eyepixelz.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.EyePixelz.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
and Laurinda Faye Rubin </span></span></span><a href="http://www.laurindafayephotography.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.laurindafayephotography.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
Artists Maria Ferrieris </span></span></span><a href="http://www.findartsamerica.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.findartsamerica.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
Marty Carr </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/watercoloredwindow">www.etsy.com/shop/watercoloredwindow</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/watercoloredwindows">s</a></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
and Sean Turell </span></span></span><a href="http://www.seanturrell.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.seanturrell.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
Jewelers of Spirits of Passage who also offered Pixel depicting
characters from video games </span></span></span><a href="http://www.spiritsofpassage.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.spiritsofpassage.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
and Michael Kessler who also offered crystals and other geological
wonderments, Victoriana furnishings by Christian Kropp of Lux in
Tenebris </span></span></span><a href="mailto:cgk0713@gmail.com"><span style="font-weight: normal;">cgk0713@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
items from Danny Ferron's Steam Punk Collection, herbs and ointments
from Bonnie O' Fee's Kitchen </span></span></span><a href="http://www.frombonnieskitchen.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.frombonnieskitchen.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
and comic books from </span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Gamers Edge Comics and Games Store </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.thegamersedgecomics.co/">www.thegamersedgecomics.co</a><a href="http://www.thegamersedgecomics.com/">m</a></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
An opportunity to have one's photograph taken with a backdrop to be
added digitally was offered by Photographer Jonathan A. MacHale. In
addition to this, a great deal of conversation and good will was
shared throughout the day.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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day I spent at The Origins Gallery was a delightful one as I not only
got to experience the beauty of the work offered for purchase but I
also was able to learn more about the artists who created the pieces.
The environment of the </span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Holiday
Makers’ Market was a relaxed and congenial one which served as a
pleasant contrast to the hurried and maddening shopping experiences
usually associated with the winter holiday season. I look forward to
attending Holiday Makers’ Market IV and I hope to see you there. In
the meantime, you'll find more photographs taken during the event in
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Origins Gallery is a contemporary arts gallery who also offers
classes and special events to the community. They're currently
located on the lower level of The Gamers Edge Comics and Games Store
at 580 Main St. in Stroudsburg, PA. The Gallery is presently showing
their Open Arts Exhibition which will </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">be
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December 14</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The next and final show to be on display in their current location
will be their</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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with an </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Artists'
Reception scheduled for Saturday December 17</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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at 6pm. All artists are invited to participate. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
drop off dates are Dec</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">ember
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You can learn more about The Origins Gallery including </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">u</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">pdates
referring to their plans for the future and other news by exploring
their Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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Pocono Arts Council held their Annual Business Meeting for 2016 on
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December 1</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">st</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong>
at The PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA. Excited
conversations abound prior to the meeting as long time friends and
new acquaintances shared their love for the arts while munching on
the delicious goodies that were available to enhance the evening. A
sizable number of art lovers attended the meeting and their eagerness
to learn what the Pocono Arts Council has been doing during the
course of the year and the adventures it will embark upon in the
coming year made it an informative and enjoyable one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The time for
the Annual Business Meeting to begin arrived and the assembly was
brought to order by Board of Directors' President, Jeffrey Kash,
after some welcoming remarks. A number of reports regarding the
group's financial, out reach, and membership situation were given by
the Pocono Arts Council's Executive Director, Laura Goss. This was
followed by a recognition given by President Kash to Board Members
and Volunteers to honor their service to the group. These included
John Bednar, Lisa Cardwell, and Jacquelyn Mathiesen who left the
board of directors during 2016. Elections were held in order to
re-elect Dulic Ridder to continue her service in the Pocono Arts
Council's Board of Directors. <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">After
the elections were held, it was noted that The Pocono Arts Council's
Board of Directors is presently composed of eight members but is
designed to accommodate twenty. So, an invitation was issued for
those who would like to join the Board to make their desires known.
</span></span>This was followed by some sentiments relating to the
arts and the work of the group shared by President Kash and the
Pocono Arts Council's Executive Director, Laura Goss.</span></div>
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was soon after this that the meeting was adjourned. This provided an
opportunity for those who attended to renew their conversations which
included topics relating to those that transpired during the meeting.
The opportunity to explore the Pocono Arts Council's Annual Holiday
Store which presented a wide variety of arts and crafts items
available for purchase was also embraced after the meeting. The
quality and beauty of the work proved to be stunning and will be
available for purchase until January 2017. You'll find more images
taken during the Pocono Arts Council's Annual Meeting and Holiday
Store in the </span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Giving
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Gallery at
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PoconoArts Council is an organization designed to build</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">
the communities of </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monroe,
Pike, Wayne, Lackawanna, and Luzerne Counties, PA</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">
artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service, and
education. It does so by offering avenues for artists to display
their work through The PoconoArts Cultural Center and other
galleries, educational opportunities for those who would like to
explore and/or enhance their creative natures, and encouragement to
those who seek to express and/or support the arts. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
Pocono Arts Council's Board of Directors consists of Jeffrey Kash who
serves the Board as its President, Betsy Buzelli-Clarke who serves
the Board as its Vice - President, and Jody Singer who serves the
Board as its Secretary. The position of Treasurer is presently
vacant. Other members of the Board are Dulic Ridder, Jeff Baracafer,
Amanda Reiche, Jack Swersie, and Eileen Noelle. </span></span>
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next exhibition to </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">take
place in The PoconoArts Community Center's ARTSPACE Gallery in
Stroudsburg, PA </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">will
be their </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Art
as Spirituality </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Exhibition.
The exhibit will be on display from January 14</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">
to </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">February
18</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></sup></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">
with an Artists' Reception scheduled for Saturday January 21</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><sup>st</sup></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">
beginning at 2pm. The exhibit is an open one and welcomes all artists
to participate. The Drop Off Date is </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monday
January 9</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></sup></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">.
This exhibition will be followed by </span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">their
Earth Speaks III Exhibition in April 2017 with the drop off date
scheduled for Tuesday </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">January
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</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black;">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 Facebook Page at
</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/poconoartscouncil">www.facebook.com/poconoartscouncil</a><span style="color: black;">
or their Website at </span><a href="http://www.poconoarts.org/">www.poconoarts.org</a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyL6hgNijRGXunyTSYbpkxp-biohLa6_LarY8W-bcX_jK0gqxK2kYL_63ZtBVPDjuaFxnknSLLQ-mPvNQqlOH3q13BZYheSJqdbCVstoFga79x0jfWR74KUDrRrIb2288z4CkE2g/s1600/Latino+11-22-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyL6hgNijRGXunyTSYbpkxp-biohLa6_LarY8W-bcX_jK0gqxK2kYL_63ZtBVPDjuaFxnknSLLQ-mPvNQqlOH3q13BZYheSJqdbCVstoFga79x0jfWR74KUDrRrIb2288z4CkE2g/s1600/Latino+11-22-16.jpg" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg, PA hosted The
Association of Latin American Women's Social Networking event on
Tuesday November 22</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">nd</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The gathering was held in the library's Edinger Community Room which
proved to be a fitting place to hold it as a number of individuals
from the local Latin American community provided a sense of
camaraderie throughout the evening which was extended to those
attending who were not of Hispanic decent. Conversations nurturing
established acquaintances mingled with those planting new seed of
friendships filled the room as Sylvia Torres - </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Piserchio
took her place behind the podium to share her welcoming remarks along
with information about the association.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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Torres - </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Piserchio
then introduced Christina Piserchio RN who provided blood pressure
and blood sugar screenings throughout the evening and invited the
company to partake of them in order to maintain their health. She was
followed by Ms. Iris Martinez MS who is the Director of Hogar CREA
International <a href="http://www.hogar-crea.org/">www.hogar-crea.org</a>
which is an 18 month treatment program designed to help individuals
over the age of 18 to overcome drug addiction. She was followed to
the podium by Tony Cox of Cruise Planners <a href="http://www.cruiseplanners.com/">www.cruiseplanners.com</a>
who spoke on the opportunities found in traveling abroad. Ms. Cox was
followed by Alexa Sanchez of ERA One Source Realty <a href="http://www.era1.com/">www.era1.com</a>
who shared information on what her company had to offer the
community. She was followed by Luis A. Echevarria of The Property Max
Reality Group <a href="http://www.propertymaxrealitygroup.com/">www.propertymaxrealitygroup.com</a>
who helps individuals obtain mortgages and other needed items in
order to purchase a home.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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conclusion of Mr. Echevarria's words led to the entrance of artist
Froilan Kali Ramirez who offered his services to those in need of it.
He was followed by David Good of The Good Project
<a href="http://www.jointhegoodproject.com/">www.jointhegoodproject.com</a>
who seeks to preserve the life of South American Jungles and the
indigenous people who inhabit them. He was followed by Margaret
Rincon of Rincon Express
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who offers a Tags and Title Service for automobiles as well as
assistance in those beginning a business. During Ms. Rincon's talk,
she introduced two gentlemen who spoke in turn about the homeless
individuals populating the area and her company's donate a book bag
to help children living in poverty to cope better in school. They
were followed by Alexa Bridgeman of Pocono Family Insurance
<a href="http://www.poconoagency.com/">www.poconoagency.com</a> who
spoke on the many services her company provided through a variety of
insurance policies. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span>
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was soon after Ms. Bridgeman spoke did Ms. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Torres
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come to the podium to introduce a woman who would tell her story
relating to her experiences taking residence in the area. The woman
could not speak English very well so her words were translated Ms.
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However, the substance of what she had to say wasn't found so much in
the words she employed but in the expression, vocal tone, and her
countenance. All of these combined to bring about a thoughtful
listening to her story. It was after she spoke did Ms. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Torres
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express her appreciation to those who were present and shared
information about future events the association were planning to
present. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span>
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was at this point were the talks given transformed to conversations
that included more information learned about what was revealed by the
speakers. Tasty treats were consumed as delightfully as the words
that were shared. You'll find more photographs taken during the
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Social
Networking event held by The Association of Latin American Women on
Tuesday November 22</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">nd</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
in the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Contactos
Mujeres Latina (Networking with Latin Women) Gallery at</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155497502393761.1073742038.91146283760&type=3">www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155497502393761.1073742038.91146283760&type=3</a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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Association of Latin American Women (ALAW) was founded in 2016 in
order to coordinate resources within the local communities to promote
Latin American Culture. The association holds numerous events
including workshops and seminars to assist in maneuvering through a
predominately non Hispanic Culture (ie The United States). It was an
informative and enjoyable evening which lent itself to broaden one's
cultural horizons. You can learn more about The ALAW by exploring
their Website at <a href="http://www.alatinawomen.com/">www.alatinawomen.com</a>
or their Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/alatinawomen">www.facebook.com/alatinawomen</a>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Eastern Monroe Public Library (aka The Hughes Library) is located on
N. 9</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Street (aka route 611) in Stroudsburg, PA. The Hughes Library is the
main branch of the Monroe County, PA library system which includes
their Pocono Township Branch in Tannersville, PA and their
Smithfield’s Branch in Marshalls Creek, PA. The library offers
access to numerous books, DVDs, Audio Recordings, and cultural
programs free to the public. To learn more information about the
library and all the institution has to offer the community, please
explore their Facebook Page at</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><u><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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or their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monroepl.org%2F&h=HAQHZs77l&s=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.monroepl.org</span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">On
Saturday November 19</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">th</span></sup></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">,
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Origins Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA sought to enhance the creative
nature of those residing in the local community by holding an Open
Studio during the Artists' Reception they held for their Open Studio
and Arts Exhibition. A great number of people sat along the tables
where pencils, brushes, paper, and other art related materials where
placed in order to explore the boundaries of their imagination and go
beyond its borders. The work of local artists were placed and on
display throughout the gallery which contributed to their inspired
endeavors as it did the conversation among those who enjoyed
experiencing the images they discovered through their eyes and
hearts.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Fascination
with the art on display and the doings of those seated at the tables
filled the modestly sized gathering until the appearance of Origin's
Gallery Director, Jody Singer, whose very presence elevated the level
of appreciation of all that was occurring throughout the venue. It
was during this time did Mr. Singer welcome the crowd and shared news
of what will be happening in the arts including those events taking
place at the galley for the remainder of the year. It was after these
revelations did he introduce the evening's musical guest.</span></span></div>
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was with great pleasure among the gathering to see the return of
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US">Guitarist
TC Carpenter to the Origins' Stage. The memories of his previous
performance were not only rekindled through the music he shared but
heightened by the sensory experience he conveyed through his delivery
and interpretation of each composition. Mr. Carpenter shared a number
of original compositions whose outstanding degree of quality compared
well with those songs he sang that were created by other more
established artists.</span></span></span> You can
learn more about TC Carpenter and his music by exploring his Facebook
Page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Tom-TC-Carpenter-1416086731960275"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">www.facebook.com/Tom-TC-Carpenter-1416086731960275</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US">.
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was during </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mr.
Carpenter's performance did I take up some paper and coloring tools
in order to expand my artistic horizons. I managed to create three
images which received some fairly positive responses from the
established artists I showed them to. I continue to appreciate their
kind words and feel encouraged to explore this avenue of expression
further. My experience brought to mind the meaningful purpose of the
Open Studio concept which encourages those who perceive themselves as
having little or no artistic abilities to discover what is lurking
inside alongside experienced artists who lend their encouragement to
the novice. Anyways, I completed my drawings just as Mr. Carpenter's
performance was coming to an end and the gallery's famous art raffle
was about to begin. </span></span></span></span>
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many individuals who purchased raffle tickets throughout the evening
eagerly eyed the pieces of paper between their fingers as the winning
numbers were called out by</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> Origin's Gallery Director,
Jody Singer. The much coveted pieces donated for the event were held
aloft by Nora Goodwin which made each item all the more desirable. A
joy filled the room as the numbers signifying the winner were
revealed and congratulatory sentiments were shared. It was after the
final item was distributed did Mr. Singer speak upon the changes that
are being planed for Origins before biding the gathering a fond
farewell. </span>
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the crowd reminded of the gallery moving to a new location early in
2017. Mr. Singer then</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">
invited those present to take home books they would like to own from
their free library in order to ease the gallery's transition from its
present location to its new home. Many gathered around the shelves to
select book from the literary genres they enjoy and took them home to
explore their passages. It was soon after this did the venue's
denizens bid each other adieu while looking forward to when they
would gather again for the next event. </span>You
can view photographs taken during the Artists' Reception of the
exhibit in <strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Origins Gallery is a contemporary arts gallery who also offers
classes and special events to the community. They're currently
located on the lower level of The Gamers Edge Comics and Games Store
at 580 Main St. in Stroudsburg, PA. The Open Arts Exhibition will </span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">be
on display </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">until</span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
December 14</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
Their next events will be</span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
an</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
acrylic painting workshop led by Maria Ferreris on </span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Sunday
November 27</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th
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</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">their
Holiday Makers’ Market III scheduled for December 3</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">rd</span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and 4</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
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next show to be on display will be their</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Black
Canvas Exhibition II</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
which will be their final one at their current venue. An </span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Artists'
Reception is scheduled for Saturday December 17</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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at 6pm and all artists are invited to participate. </span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
drop off dates are Dec</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">ember
14</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and 15</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
You can learn more about The Origins Gallery including </span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">u</span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">pdates
referring to the future of Origins and other news by exploring their
Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg</span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18231365454370003817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30219051.post-33495440096184954502016-11-15T16:43:00.002-05:002016-11-15T16:43:27.389-05:00 Singing in The Library<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfnR2ddF0O-C7oogIt5udkR5z6EgUeFr5B4LKQ4htCKgyInhyphenhyphenWZ5MuYe1q348WqKOtTHMmWF9lyijrVW2GSnVrv0Y8L62dq9t0FcpX8m1hZTdNFpWBlgHMTi9-GN1nc2udF1EKw/s1600/Music+11-13-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfnR2ddF0O-C7oogIt5udkR5z6EgUeFr5B4LKQ4htCKgyInhyphenhyphenWZ5MuYe1q348WqKOtTHMmWF9lyijrVW2GSnVrv0Y8L62dq9t0FcpX8m1hZTdNFpWBlgHMTi9-GN1nc2udF1EKw/s1600/Music+11-13-16.jpg" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><b><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Photography
by Paparazzi Paul.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></strong>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Music Study Club of the Stroudsburgs brought together a sizable
gathering of music lovers for their </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Come
Sing with Us</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Program. The event was held at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg, PA</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
on </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Sunday
November 13</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and offered those who attended an opportunity to experience some
songs </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">written
around 1916 in Celebration of the PA Federation of Music Club (PMFC)
Centennial of which the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Club
of the Stroudsburgs is a part of</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
Song books were handed out so the gathering could lend their voices
to the songs that were to be presented throughout the afternoon.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
afternoon began with some opening statements which expressed a number
of welcoming and appreciative sentiments to those who were present.
These words were followed by an invitation to join in the singing of
the US National Anthem titled, “The Star-Spangled Banner” whose
lyrics come from a poem titled, “Defence of Fort M'Henry” written
by Francis Scott Key with music from</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
a popular British song written by John Stafford Smith titled, “To
Anacreon in Heaven” (or “The Anacreontic Song”) and was made
the national anthem by a congressional resolution on March 3</span><sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">rd</span></sup><span style="font-weight: normal;">,
1931. This was followed by the singing of the song titled, “When
Johnny Comes Marching Home” which was written during the American
Civil War by the Irish-American band-leader Patrick Gilmore in 1863
under the pseudonym Louis Lambert for his sister Annie as she prayed
for the safe return of her fiancé, Union Light Artillery Captain
John O'Rourke, whom she married until 1875.</span></span></div>
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with some opening statements given by Linda Baumgardner whose voice
students would perform a number of selections later in the program.
This was followed by pianist Susan Stillo (who serves the club as its
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Secretary) who issued an invitation to members of the audience to
gather around the piano to sing. A number of the gathering did so and
a number of songs from a bygone era found a new voice through those
belonging to the participating audience members. Ms. Baumgardner
returned after the singing in order to introduce Rafael Fernandez to
the crowd who received a trophy in recognition of his musical
talents.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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was after this ceremony did the remainder of Ms. Baumgardner's Voice
Students share their talents in singing songs written by George M.
Cohan, Victor Herbert, Jerome Kern, and others. The students were
Brianna Merduri, Mary Wilke, Tabatha Berger, and Susan Stangland who
were accompanied by pianist Priscilla Day (who serves the club as its
Co-President and Federation Secretary). The delightful singing was
followed by a talk given by Past President of the club, Susan Jordan,
on her experience and the insights she gained through directing over
80 musical theater productions. The fascinating lecture was followed
by some concluding words along with some cake and conversation in
celebration of the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">PMFC)
Centennial. It was a delicious way to end a wonderful</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
afternoon of song. You’ll find more photographs taken during the
concert in The Singing in The Library Gallery at
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</span><div align="JUSTIFY" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(204, 204, 204); border-style: none none solid; border-width: medium medium 1px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; padding: 0in 0in 0.02in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Susan
Moore Jordan moved from Oak Ridge, TN to the Pocono Mountains in
PA in 1971 and soon began a career in music. In 1977, Ms. Jordan
help established The Pocono Lively Arts who presented a number of
family orientated concert series and musical theater productions. She
has written several Novels relating to her experiences in music and
theater including those in her Carousel Trilogy titled, “How I Grew
Up,” “Eli’s Heart,” and “You Are My Song.” Ms. Jordan has
recently published a novel titled, “More Fog, Please” which
recounts her 31 years of directing Community and High School
Musicals. You can learn more about Susan Moore Jordan by exploring
her Facebook Page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sjordanauthor">www.facebook.com/sjordanauthor</a>
or her Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.susanmoorejordan.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.susanmoorejordan.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Music Study Club of the Stroudsburgs was established in 1912 as an
organization seeking to perform music and to serve musicians
throughout the community. In addition to the offers already mention,
Ruth Ann Rumbold serves as the club's Co-President and Vice President
while Brenda Rundle serves as the club's Treasurer. The club holds
monthly programs October through May with the exception of January
with most being free to the public. The programs include The Annual
NFMC Festival and competitions as well as events presented in
schools, churches, and community related venues. You can learn more
about The Music Study Club of the Stroudsburgs, it’s programs, all
it has to offer the community, and how to participate by exploring
their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.pfmc-music.org/clubStroudsburgs.html"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.pfmc-music.org/clubStroudsburgs.html</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Eastern Monroe Public Library (aka The Hughes
Library) is located on N. 9<sup>th</sup>
Street (aka route 611) in Stroudsburg, PA. <strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Music Study Club of the Stroudsburgs' </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Come
Sing with Us</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Program</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong>
took place in the Library's Edinger Community Room. The Hughes
Library is the main branch of the Monroe County, PA library system
which includes their Pocono Township Branch in Tannersville, PA and
their Smithfield’s Branch in Marshalls Creek, PA. The library
offers access to numerous books, DVDs, Audio Recordings, and cultural
programs free to the public. To learn more information about the
library and all the institution has to offer the community, please
explore their Facebook Page at<u>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/EasternMonroePublicLibrary?ref=ts&fref=ts">www.facebook.com/EasternMonroePublicLibrary?ref=ts&fref=ts</a></u>
or their Website at <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monroepl.org%2F&h=HAQHZs77l&s=1" target="_blank">www.monroepl.org</a>.
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">As
the dark of night descended upon a November day, I arrived in the
town of Milford, PA on Saturday November 12</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
for their monthly Art After Dark Event. I've always enjoyed visiting
this artsy mecca and the joy of my previous visitations was soundly
echoed during this occasion. I had the opportunity of exploring the
work presented in three galleries throughout the evening.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
late Autumnal chill that was in the air accompanied me as I moved
from one gallery to another. The Golden Fish Gallery
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldenfishgallery.com%2F&h=VAQFxVzHL&s=1" target="_blank">www.goldenfishgallery.com</a>
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my first destination and what a great pleasure it was to be greeted
by John Longendorfer who opened the establishment with his son,
Edwin, in 1997. It was after a time we engaged in some heartwarming
conversation did the yearning to meander around the venue in order to
experience the aesthetic wonders it held move me.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">I
was peering into the depths of three and two dimensional renderings
when the sound of hammering caught my attention. It emanated from a
room in which art work was being place upon its walls. I then
discovered that an Artists' Reception was being prepared to showcase
the work of young artists who live within and the surrounding areas
of Milford. The beauty and diversity of the work had an underlining
energy to it that derived from the abundance of the artists' youthful
abilities to summon it.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">From
the vibrant colors circling the imagination of the viewer in several
abstracts to the shadows found in a number of black and white
photographic pieces which brought the profound sense of realism
through the multi-layered realms of light and dark to the viewer, the
exhibit held a fascination to all who visited the gallery which
remained with each fortunate individual for quite some time
afterwards. It was good to discover these pieces and to chat with
some of the artist who created them. It was after spending some time
at The Golden Fish Gallery did I venture across the street to begin
visiting more galleries that offered their aesthetic gifts to the
community.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">An
Artist's Reception The Stone Bear Tattoo Gallery
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/MGATattoo">www.facebook.com/MGATattoo</a>
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</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">held
for </span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">a
Solo Exhibition</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
that </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">featured
the work of </span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Jesse
Clemente </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jesse.clemente.3"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.facebook.com/jesse.clemente.3</span></a></u></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
The shapes, colors, and emotion placed within the composition of the
abstract pieces attuned the viewer to the mind blending elements that
are communally conveyed. A rawness can be felt from each canvas
touched by Mr. Clemente's creativity that weaves in and out of the
overly sophisticated senses allowing the primal naturalisms of life
to emerge from the psyche.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Although
the two dimensional work Mr. Clemente presented at the Stone Bear
Tattoo Gallery was outstanding, he is better known, at least by me,
for the sculpted pieces which include on titled, “Keith Bearing”
that he created for the recently held Black Bear Film Festival. The
Jesse Clemente Exhibition is on display at The Stone Bear Tattoo
Gallery (f</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">ormerly
known as "Moon Gravel Arts") </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">which
is owned by </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Jim
Palmer who is the main Tattoo Artist and serves as the President of
Operations. He is joined by El Denman who serves as the Vice
President of Operations and maintains the establishment's presense on
Social Media and Tattoo Artist Jen Lee.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">It
was after some time at the Stone Bear did I travel down the street to
enter </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
ARTery Gallery </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.arterygallerymilford.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.arterygallerymilford.com</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
to partake of the work the venue had on display. The artists featured
for their monthly exhibit were Bill Rabsey </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.billrabsey.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.billrabsey.com</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and Liza J. Smith - Simpson </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paintingsbyliza.com%2F&h=LAQGNpJrj&s=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.paintingsbyliza.com</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
Mr. Rabsey's sculpted pieces were created from found objects which
expanded the imagination of the viewer through their shapes and
unique qualities. Ms. Smith - Simpson's deftly created paintings
touched upon a number of aesthetic disciplines and mediums ranging
from soothing depictions of landscapes to abstract designs that
challenged the perceptions of the viewer and thereby opening the
subconscious to the flight paths of their imaginations. The work of
both artists complimented each other's endeavors while simultaneously
creating an aesthetic schism between their individual approaches.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
ARTery Gallery has a number of constructed barriers throughout the
venue upon which the work they display are hung. Walking through
these corridors, the visitor comes upon each grouping with a
wonderful sense of discovery. A plethora of pieces shared the gallery
with Mr. Rabsey and Ms. Smith - Simpson. They included the
extraordinary works of</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Alvin Rosser, Madeline Tully, Dawn J. Benko </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://dawnbenko.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">dawnbenko.com</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
John Capanna </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.creativeexpressionsinwood.org/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.creativeexpressionsinwood.org</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
Harriet Cotterill, Ron Demuth </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.rondemuth.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.rondemuth.com</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
Randall FitzGerald </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.randallfitzgerald.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.randallfitzgerald.com</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
Rosealind Hodgkins </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.rozhodgkins.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.rozhodgkins.com</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
Kate Horan, Carol Mainardi </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.bythecpress.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.bythecpress.com</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
June Ponte </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="mailto:medievallight@gmail.com"><span style="font-weight: normal;">medievallight@gmail.com</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
and the gallery's curator, Marie Liu </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.mliuart.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.mliuart.com</span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
Their work not only enhanced that of the featured artists, but the
content and quality of the conversations that were inspired by Mr.
Rabsey's and Ms. Smith - Simpson's endeavors were profoundly affected
as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
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was after some time did I leave the gallery and the town of Milford
to journey back home. My visits to this little but vibrant community
of artists never fail to bring an inspired joy to my being. The art,
as always, was wonderful to explore and the congeniality of those I
met re touched my being. The exhibitions on presented at The Golden
Fish Gallery, The Stone Bear Tattoo Gallery, and The Artery Gallery
are scheduled to be on display until December 5</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The Art After Dark Event takes place the Second Saturday of each
month. The next event is scheduled for Saturday December 10</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
beginning at 6pm. The featured artists for the month of December are
yet to be announced. In the meantime, y</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">ou'll
find more photographs taken during my November meanderings in The
Night of the Milford Art Gallery at
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memories inspired by the 17</span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></sup></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Annual Black Bear Film Festival (BBFF) lingered in the souls of all
who attended the two day love fest for the art of film, a special
Appreciation Party for those who volunteered their time and talents
to the endeavor was held at The Phoenix House in Dingmans Ferry, PA
on Sunday November 6</span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></sup></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
Paintings of bears that were created by students attending local
schools were hung outside the home to greet those who entered it.
Once inside, the magnificence and splendor of the festival that
maintained the homegrown quality of the town it was held in (Milford,
PA) was echoed in the décor and ambiance of the abode where the
party was held. Sculptures and wall art filled the eyes of the many
visitors whose visions were released from the inner sanctuaries of
their beings in order to embark upon a joyous visual journey of the
senses. </span></span></span></span></strong></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">However,
the Optical Senses were not alone in the stimulation of awareness
that was prevalent throughout the home. The delights found in the
senses of taste and smell also flowed among the denizens of the home
as delicious culinary treats were provided by the abode's owner, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Doug
Cosh</span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">,
whose talents were recently recognized in the Milford Magazine.
Conversation inspired by memories abound as those who attended made
new friends while rekindling friendships established throughout the
years. Door prizes were distributed among those who were given a
ticket as they entered the premises and, after the festival's
Executive Director Will Voekel and Volunteer Coordinator, Carol
Needleman, shared their welcoming sentiments that included their deep
sense of appreciation for all the gifts the volunteers bring to the
festival, a number of mugs and hats with the festival logo upon them
were joyfully accepted by their recipients. I got a hat. Yay.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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food, wine, memories, and love was shared throughout the remainder of
the time spent together until the party came to its conclusion and
everyone bade their farewells to one another. Yet, a reflection of
reunion were embedded in their adieus as the hopeful certainty of
coming together for next year's Black Bear Film Festival took root
within their hearts. I shared their desire to meet again for the next
festival and I hope to see you, too.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
Y</span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">ou'll
find more photographs taken during The </span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">17</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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a Bear Party in the Phoenix</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
Gallery at
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Black Bear Film Festival (BBFF) was established in 2000 and takes
place during the third weekend of October. The 17</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
Annual Black Bear Film Festival was held from Friday October 14</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
to Sunday October 16</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
at The Milford, PA Theater </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.milfordtheatre.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.milfordtheatre.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
and The Pike County Public Library </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.pcpl.org/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.pcpl.org</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Volunteer Appreciation Party was held at The Phoenix House in
Dingmans Ferry, PA on Sunday November 6</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th
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is located next to The Phoenix Antiques, Crafts, and Gifts
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.ukanoe.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.ukanoe.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
Both properties are owned by Doug Cosh. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">BBFF
is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting exceptional
independent films to the public, hold various events to celebrate the
art and craft of film making, and partner with schools to inspire
students to become filmmakers and aficionados of film. BBFF is run by
volunteers and is sustained by members, sponsors, advertisers, and
donors. </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span>
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BBFF Board of Directors consist of Will Voekel (Executive Director),
Amy Bridge and Amy Eisenberg (Co - Presidents), Valerie Brairton
(Secretary), and Tim Smith (Treasurer) along with BBFF Board Members
Lenore Fasula, Amy Ferris, Bob Keiber, Timothy Moreland, Carol
Needleman, and Jerry Weinstock. The BBFF also has an Advisory Board
whose members consist of Babara Buchanan, Tamara Chant, Ken Ferris,
Brian Gorman, Alan Kaplan, Wendy Stuart Kaplan, Karen Kelly, Maryanne
Monte, Matt Osterberg, Sean Stub, and David Wallace. Many of these
individuals serve as members and/or chairs on several of the
committees that help organize and maintain the festival. </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">In
addition to presenting films and offering insights into the art form,
BBFF invites artists to participate in their Artful Bear Project in
which sculptures of bears in various garb are created, revealed to
the public during an Artful Bears Community Picnic, placed in front
of business and other location throughout the town of Milford, PA,
and are sold during a Silent Auction that takes place during the
festival.</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
The Black Bear Film Festival also offers workshops throughout the
year to enhance the desire of filmmakers in their understanding of
the art. Their next workshop is titled, “Script to Screen: Film
Making for Young Adults” (Ages 14 - 18) led by Susan Barry,
John M. White, and other members of The Saturday Afternoon Pictures’
Production Team on Saturday November 19</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
beginning at 1pm at The Pike County Public Library in Milford, PA.
The BBFF invites the public to share their talents as volunteers for
the festival. Their offices are located at 109 W. Catharine St in
Milford, PA. Many positions are open and waiting for you to lend your
unique talents to. You can learn more about The Black Bear Film
Festival by exploring their Facebook Page at
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/blackbearfilm"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.facebook.com/blackbearfilm</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
or their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.blackbearfilm.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.blackbearfilm.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18231365454370003817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30219051.post-74161763998582987082016-11-08T11:10:00.002-05:002016-11-08T11:12:59.785-05:00 A Little Collaboration Pleases<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Photography
by Paparazzi Paul.</b></span></span>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
Origins Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA held an Artists' Reception for
their Collaborations II and their Encore Fine Arts Exhibitions on
Saturday November 5</span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
The work included pieces that were created by artists who worked
together in pairs or in small groups along with those artists whose
talents were considered worthy of inviting back for a special showing
of their endeavors. Music for the evening was provided by Guitarist
Alex Allegra and the venue's famous Art Raffle was held. </span></span></span></span>
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modest gathering of artists and art lovers filled the room as the
outstanding work were explored by the imaginations of those who
attended the reception. The music of Guitarist Alex Allegra enhanced
the atmosphere as her clarion voice mimicked her fingers in touching
the chords of the hearts of all who heard it. Ms. Allegra's
interpretation of each song she performed added a new depth and
meaning to the composition that allowed each listener to delve deeper
into its aesthetic properties. She also presented a number of her
original pieces along with news of her debut CD titled, “My
Journey.” You can learn more about Alex Allegra and her music by
exploring her Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.alexallegramusic.com/"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.AlexAllegramusic.com</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
or her Facebook Page at
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Alex-Allegra-Music-1658107044443743"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.facebook.com/Alex-Allegra-Music-1658107044443743</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
art raffle followed the performance. The numbers were selected and
called out by Origin's Gallery Director, Jody Singer, while the
pieces donated for the event were held aloft by Micheal Kessler. A
joy filled the room as the numbers signifying the winner were
revealed and congratulatory sentiments were shared. The evening came
to an end soon after the raffle and the venue's denizens bade each
other farewell while looking forward to when they would gather again
for the next event. You can view photographs taken during the
Artists' Reception of the exhibit in the </span></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">A
Little Collaboration Pleases</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
Origins Gallery is a contemporary arts gallery who also offers
classes and special events to the community. They're currently
located on the lower level of The Gamers Edge Comics and Games Store
at 580 Main St. in Stroudsburg, PA. It was announced the gallery will
be moving to a new location early in 2017 with news appearing on
their Facebook Page as it happens. The Collaborations II and their
Encore Fine Arts Exhibitions will </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">be
on display </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">until</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
November 16</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
Their next show will be their</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Open Arts Exhibition with an </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Artists'
Reception scheduled for Saturday November 19</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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at 6pm and all artists are invited to participate. </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
drop off dates are </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">November
16</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and 17</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
You can learn more about The Origins Gallery by exploring their
Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg"><span style="font-weight: normal;">www.facebook.com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg</span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Photography
by Paparazzi Paul.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span>
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<span style="color: navy; font-size: small;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">A
gentle tranquility filled the town of </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Stroudsburg,
PA as The PoconoArts Community Cultural Center held an Artists'
Reception for their their </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Look
to the Sky Exhibition on </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Saturday
November 5</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
A small gathering of art lovers and friends began to trickle into the
venue. Their numbers increased during the event which provided the
center and the artwork a nice sized audience to be touched by the
inspiring images. Snacks and beverages were offered by the center
that enhanced the conversation as well as the appreciation of the
work on display.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">It
was after some time did </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">the
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Director
of the Pocono Arts Council, Laura Goss, stand before the gathering to
express her words of welcome and appreciation to all who were in
attendance. This was followed by Ms. Goss announcing and distributing
awards to those whose talent were considered worthy of special
recognition. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The
artist who received the </span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Third
Place Award was Jason S. Williamson for the work titled, “Galactic
Project,” the Second Place Award went to Andrea Robbins-Rimberg for
the work titled, “Cape May,” and the First Place Award was given
to</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Ellen Goosay for the work titled, “Fall Sunset.” </span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Honorable
Mention awards were given to Claire Marcus for the work titled,
“Bird's Eye View” and to Anne Sikorski-Schneider for the work
titled, “Covey Creek at Cook Point, Landridge, MD.”</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
</span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">A
hearty round of appreciative applause was sounded in order to
congratulate the recipients. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
daunting task of selecting those among the extraordinary artists
befitting an award went to Maryann S. Gross. Ms. Gross is a former
Instrumental Music Teacher at The Bethlehem, PA Area School District
who currently serves the Lehigh Valley Area of PA in several
capacities. They include being a member of the Arts and Culture
Committee of the City of Allentown, PA, the Arts Academy Alliance,
and</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">
as the Arts Administrator at The Allentown, PA Area School District</span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
artists' Reception for Look to the Sky Exhibition housed with</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">in
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Pocono Arts Cultural and Community Center's ArtSpace Gallery in
Stroudsburg, PA </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">provided
a sense of expansion among the gathering as the horizons depicted in
many of the pieces revealed a thoughtful understanding of the
boundless nature of the world both outside and within. The reception
was further enhanced by a display of Assemblages created by the late
Morris Berman which were donated to PoconoArts by his daughter, Ilona
Marmer</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
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Look to the Sky Exhibition</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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on display until November 1</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">9</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
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next event at the center will be the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Pocono
Arts Council</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Holiday Store</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
which will run from Friday November 25</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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January 2</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">nd</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.
The </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Store
will provide a special 20% discount for all Pocono Arts Council
members on Thursday December 1</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">st</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
after their Annual Meeting which begins at 4pm. Non-members wishing
to take advantage of this discount can join the group that evening.
You'll find more photographs taken during the Artists' Reception in
the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Looking
to the Sky of ArtSpace</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Gallery at
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
PoconoArts Community Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA is part of
The PoconoArts Council which is an organization designed to build the
communities in which it serves artistically and culturally by
providing leadership, service, and education. It does so by offering
avenues for artists to display their work through the center and
other galleries, educational opportunities for those who would like
to explore and/or enhance their creative natures, and encouragement
to those who seek to express and/or support the arts.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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 Facebook Page at
</span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/poconoartscouncil"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.facebook.com/poconoartscouncil</span></span></span></span></span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
or their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></b><b><a href="http://www.poconoarts.org/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.poconoarts.org</span></span></span></span></span></a></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18231365454370003817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30219051.post-80962599191019415652016-11-06T20:18:00.002-05:002016-11-06T20:18:40.021-05:00 The Deadly Psychology of Friendship<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBWnLH0eyCV3Wjx2jLCO0q2DvBkC2_9PXWLdmqo-u-1muAFvw4yrXHESHhPwMZ0z2wwJXQ9O-SGGEw6ECdgN2-Xgjxw87lSLokKg8RvzEIrKY_yjWnSVGYOVGC8E2tDWibmH0oA/s1600/PMCA+11-04-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBWnLH0eyCV3Wjx2jLCO0q2DvBkC2_9PXWLdmqo-u-1muAFvw4yrXHESHhPwMZ0z2wwJXQ9O-SGGEw6ECdgN2-Xgjxw87lSLokKg8RvzEIrKY_yjWnSVGYOVGC8E2tDWibmH0oA/s1600/PMCA+11-04-16.jpg" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><b><strong><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Photography
by Paparazzi Paul.</span></span></span></strong></b></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">In
a room that was filled to near capacity, the Friendly Community
Center in Cresco, PA hosted the Pocono Mountains Theater Company
(PMTC) presentation of “How To Make Friends, And Then Kill Them”
on Friday November 4</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">th</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
as part of the company's Barrett Township, PA Staged Reading Series.
Snacks and beverages were made available to the theater lovers and
friends of the company to munch upon before the show began. The
victuals were almost as nourishing as the conversations that ensued
among the gathering which came to temporary conclusions when the
reading was about to commence.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">It
was at this time did The Artistic Director of PMTC, Brian Long,
welcomed the crowd and shared some appreciative sentiments with the
audience for their presence. He then proceeded to introduce the play,
the actors, and the director before taking his leave so the play
could begin. An anticipatory hush meandered among the assembly whose
silent contemplation upon what wonders were to come was illuminated
by the first lines of the play. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The
play titled “How To Make Friends, And Then Kill Them” was written
by Halley Feiffer and is about three women whose intertwining lives
are set upon a plethoric backdrop of psychological and other maladies
that added an uneasy subtext to the comedic aspects that is prevalent
throughout the work. The play follows the women from childhood to
young adulthood revealing an unparalleled depth to their first
perceived two dimensional characteristics. The cast consists of
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Samantha
Strelitz as Ada who is a self absorb, narcissistic manipulator,
Lillith Fallon as Sam who is Ada's smarter sister who redefines the
term “Passive Aggressive,” and Natalie Riegel as Dorrie who is
the sisters' co dependent friend whose numerous physical and mental
problems forces her to cling to their energies no matter how
detrimental they are to her well being. The reading was directed by
Kristy Dodson who also served the production as it reader of stage
directions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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of disbelief among the audience as the actors are performing with
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proved to be of such a stellar quality that the in the moment aspects
of the play remained consistent throughout. In fact, the actresses
incorporated the scripts to further define their characters by moving
then about in order to accentuate the lines they delivered while
superbly revealing the darkness of not only their individual
characters but of the play itself. The humor they released from the
written material allowed the audience to experience the harsh depths
of this darkness prevalent throughout the reading as well as the
similar traits buried deep within themselves and those they love.
This moved many members of the audience to reflect upon the piece and
to linger upon its life touching meanings and implications for quite
a long time after the final lines were delivered. You'll find more
photographs of the How To Make Friends, And Then Kill Them Staged
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Friendly Community Center in Cresco, PA provides a variety of
programs and services to adults, caregivers, and families designed to
help them to “Stay Healthy, Keep Fit, and Have Fun.” This is done
by providing opportunities to participate in social, recreational,
health and fitness, arts and humanities, and lifelong learning
activities. The center features their</span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Dottie Hughes Fitness Park which is located outside the building and
is equipped with a LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System for adults. You
can learn more about The Friendly Community Center by exploring their
Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.thefriendlycommunitycenter.org/">www.thefriendlycommunitycenter.org</a></u></span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
or their Facebook Page at
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Pocono Mountains Theater Company was formed in 2015 by Sarah T.
Schwab </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.sarahtschwab.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.sarahtschwab.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
and Brian Long </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><a href="http://www.brianlongartistmgmt.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.brianlongartistmgmt.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
through a conversation held at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">the
Friendly Community Center. Their words inspired them to create a
theater company that would</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
serve the Monroe County, PA area with t</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">he
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to produce and develop diverse new works by artists both local and
national, produce two to three main stage performances a year
featuring well-known actors with residencies provided for local
theater producers and artists, provide the local and regional
community the opportunity to become involved in the development
process of new works, and to create a destination for local,
regional, and tri-state residents to experience their productions.
T</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">he
presentation of “How To Make Friends, And Then Kill Them” was the
final installment of their Barrett Township, PA Staged Reading Series
for the Fall. Their next theatrical event is yet to be announced.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
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can learn more about The Pocono Mountains Theater Company by
exploring their Facebook Page at
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their Website at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.poconomountainstheatercompany.org/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">www.poconomountainstheatercompany.org</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span><strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></div>
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A day full of Halloween activities that took place along
the Main Street area of Stroudsburg, PA came to a effervescent
conclusion at The Artisans of the Anvil Studio who held their F<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">irst
Annual Halloween Fest on Saturday October 29</span></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
The Halloween Party greeted the few but happy few who arrived at the
studio with food, beverages, Laser lights, a Fog Machine, A
Transvestite Band, and almost 200 Jell-O Shots. They were good.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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subdued celebratory mood permeated the second floor quarters of The
Artisans of the Anvil studio as the special effects consisting of the
Lasers and Fog blended with the music being played upon the stereo
system. Dancing and playing with the light beams entertained the
gathering. The mood relaxed individuals into wonderful conversations
that gave birth to new friendships. Live music was performed by Leroy
and Raindrop (aka Richie and Chris Shaffer) whose comedic stylings
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dressed duo played a number of sets throughout the night ending with
an encore performance. Lights, Fog, Conversation, Dancing, and the
consumption of Jell-O Shots along with some delicious treats made by
some who attended the party continued into the early hours of the
following day. It was around this time did many of the company bid
one another farewell with the hope this splendid party would be
repeated in 2017. I was among those who shared in the desire to
partake of another Halloween Fest at The Artisans of the Anvil Studio
next year and I hope to see you there. You'll find more photographs
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Artisans of the Anvil Studio is located at 40 North 2</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">nd</span></span></span></span></span></sup></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">
Street in Stroudsburg, PA. The studio is composed of individuals who
utilize the medium of Iron to craft tangible objects from concepts
and dreams. They have competed in Czech Republic at the Annual
Hefaiston festival with their head smith, Andrew Molinaro, producing
a sculpture which has been on permanent display at the castle since
2012. The Artisans of the Anvil Studio often create Iron Work Pieces
for a number of individuals and groups. You can learn more about The
Artisans of the Anvil Studio by exploring their Website at
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or their Facebook Page at </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/artisansoftheanvil">www.facebook.com/artisansoftheanvil</a>.</span></span></div>
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