THE FORWARDIAN ARTS SOCIETY
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MEMBER NEWS

THE AWARDS WE RECEIVED

The Sterling and Dorothy Strauser Award was presented to Paul on Saturday September 10, 2016 by The celebration of the Arts Festival

The award is to honor those who have demonstrated excellence in the arts and has shared their insights and inspiration by encouraging creativity.

The Monroe County Image Awards presented The Forwardian Film Festival their award for Community Films on Sunday September 11, 2016.

HIGHLIGHTS OF

THINGS TO COME.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Filmmakers are invited to share their Cinematic work to be considered for inclusion in the 20 th Annual Black Bear Film Festival that will take place throughout Milford, PA from October 18 th to the 20th. The submission deadline is Friday August 9 th. For More Information and to enter .

Filmmakers are invited to share their Cinematic work to be considered inclusion in The Annual Pennsylvania Indie Shorts Film Festival that will take place at the Pocono Cinema Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA beginning November 1st. The submission deadline is September 15 . For More Information and to enter.

JUNE 2019

The Historic Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA presents their Music on Monday Series Every Monday Evening Beginning at 7pm. The art exhibition begins at 6pm.

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents their Community Concert Series Every Tuesday Evening Beginning at 7pm

The Pavilion of the Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA presents their 2019 Music at the Moor Series Every Wednesday Evening Beginning at 6pm. A buffet dinner begins at 5pm.

The Town of Stroudsburg, PA presents their Concerts in the Park Series every Thursday Evening Beginning at 6pm .

The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents their Summer Gazebo Concert Series Every Sunday Evening B eginning at 6pm.

The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents music every weekend along with special performances during the week.

The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA begins The Pocono Mountains Theater Company ’s Flipping Broadway on Friday June 7 th and The Amish Project on Sunday June 9 th, as well as their production of Guys and Dolls on Friday June 14 th.

Saturday June 15th

The 4 th Annual En Plein Air Fine Art Show and Silent Auction will take place at The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA beginning at 2pm. All u nsold artwork will remain on display until June 30 th. For More Information .

An Artists’ Reception will take place at Llama Ice Cream in East Stroudsburg, PA beginning at 3pm for the Origins Art Gallery’s Children’s Art Exhibition . For More Information .

A Summer Garden Party will be held at The Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm beginning at 10am featuring a day dedicated to gardening with talks, activities, and tours around the garden as part of the Opening Day of the Farm Tour season. See Facebook Invitation .

The film “ The Goonies ,” will be presented at The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA with an additional screening scheduled for Sunday June 16 th. For More Information .

A Secondversary Celebrationwill take place at the Underground Yoga and Meditation Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. See Facebook Invitation . 


Sunday June 16 th

A Broadway Celebration will be presented by The Pocono Center for the Arts at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA beginning at 4pm hosted by Stephen DeAngelis and featuring five of Broadway's finest performers recreating their most memorable musical moments. See Facebook Invitation . 

Monday June 17 th

An archaeological field school led Dr. Jonathan Burns of Juniata College will be held at the Monroe County Historical Association’ s Stroud Mansion Stroudsburg, PA focusing on the recovery of artifacts and will broaden the organization’s knowledge of Fort Hamilton (1755 to 1757), of the Stroud Family, and of the property’s subsequent use. Individuals interested in participating in the archaeological dig for college credit may contact Dr. Burns. The dig will continue to take place until July 7 th. See Facebook Invitation .

Friday June 21 st

The Mostly Jazz Trio and special guest Yuri Turchyn will perform at The Columns Museum in Milford, PA beginning at 7pm as part of The Milford Music Festival. See Facebook Invitation .

The Milford Music Festival will be celebrated throughout the town of Milford, PA featuring various musicians performing in many venues until June 23 rd. See Facebook Invitation .

Courage Circle Threads 2019 will take place at The Kirkridge Retreat Center in Bangor, PA. For More Information . 

Monday June 24 th

Mike Wetmore and Friends will be sharing their poetry at The Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg, PA beginning at 7pm featuring an evening of open readings. For More Information .

More of What The Forwardian is Happening in the Arts

“THE FORWARDIAN ARTS SOCIETY is a fellowship of people who love the arts sharing the belief the arts can inspire our creative dreams to become magnificent worlds of our deepest experiences reminding us who we really are. Therefore, our fellowship shares a desire to support, encourage, and explore the artistic experiences of creative individuals and groups as they go forward toward their dreams.” Mission Statement

The June 2019 issue of our Art News magazine titled, "The Forwardian Gazette" is filled with reflections upon the creative wonders of our most recent memories and a listing of the dreamlike experiences that may occur this month.

The Volume II Issue 2 Edition of our Literary and Arts magazine titled, "Forwardian" is filled with stories that speak to you, poetry that inspire you, and images that will captivate you.

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THE FORWARDIAN FILM FESTIVAL

All entries for The 2019 Forwardian Film Festival are in. Thank you to all the talented film makers who shared their incredible cinematic work with us. We'll be announcing  which films of the ones we've received will be screened at the festival soon. In the meantime, here is one of our most recent Entries available for you to view. We hope you'll enjoy it. smiles.

NOW, WHERE THE FORWARDIAN WERE WE?

Fashion, Fun, and Food at the Phoenix

We were at a Spring Fashion Show that was held at The Phoenix Gift Shop in Dingsman Ferry, PA on Saturday May 11 th. The afternoon and early evening was filled with a wonderful fashion show, some great times share with all who were present, and some delicious food created by the establishment’s owner, Doug Cosh . See What We Saw . Photography by Paparazzi Paul .

Gay Men’s Chorus Two Boys Kissing

We were at St Peters Lutheran Church in Middletown, PA who presented The Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus’ performance of an Oratorio titled, “Two Boys Kissing” on Friday May 17 th. See What We Saw . Photography by Paparazzi Pau l.

Wailing on the Mountain

We were at the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA who presented the blues/jazz band Junior’s Wailing on Sunday June 2nd as the first installment of their 2019 Summer Gazebo Concert Series. See What We Saw . Photography by Paparazzi Pau l. 

Being Schooled Through Music at the Depot

We were at The J. M. Hill Chorus and The East Stroudsburg High School North Choral performance that was held at The Historic Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg, PA on their outdoor stage while the art of Maria Ferreris was on display within the building on Monday June 3 rd as part of their Music on Monday Series. See What We Saw. Photography by Paparazzi Paul. 

Art From a Higher Place

The PoconoArts Council’s Members’ Exhibition was presented at 701 Main St. in Stroudsburg, PA until June 8 th. See What We Saw . Photography by Paparazzi Paul .

The Opening of Another Dutot Season

The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA presented their first Exhibition for the 2019 Season featuring the work of Renee Emanuel and Bill Teitsworth until June 9 th. Photography by Paparazzi Paul

Jazzing The Pavilion Fantastic

We experienced the performance of the Lisa Ellex Duo featuring Lisa Ellex on Vocals and Dr. Terry Klinefelter on Keyboards at The Pavilion of the Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA on Wednesday June 1 2th as part of their 2019 Music at the Moor Series. A buffet dinner was also offered. See What We saw . Photography by Paparazzi Paul 

THINGS CURRENTLY BEING PRESENTED

A Castle in the Spring

The Castle Inn Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents their Spring Show featuring the work of Lauryn De Leeuw, Rena Hottinger, Helen Huang, Dora Pieren, and Jesse Clemente until June 28th . See What We Saw . Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

The Illumination of Water at The PC FTA Gallery

The Pocono Center for the Arts’ (PCFTA) presents the Water Light Exhibition featuring works of Tricia Lowery Lippert in their permanent Gallery located within The Shawnee Inn and Resorts in Shawnee on Delaware, PA until July 9th. See What We saw . Photography by Paparazzi Paul