The Forwardian Arts Society

SPECIAL NOTICES

The ARTery Gallery in Milford, PA invites Artists to participate in their juried exhibit titled, “New Perspectives” which will be presented in their February 2019 show. The entry deadline is January 13 ^th. For More Information along with a Prospectus and entry forms.

The Forwardian Arts Society will begin accepting submissions for its 2019 Film Festival on Thursday January 3 ^rd and will continue to do so until Saturday June 1 ^st. For More Information and Submission Guidelines.

Thursday December 20 ^th

The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA presents Poetry for the Winter Solstice as part of their Poetry and Prose Series featuring Mike Wetmore and Company . For More Information .

The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents their Open Jazz Jam led by Bill Washer and Friends . For More Information .

The Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on Delaware, PA holds an Open Mic featuring 96.7 FM's Al the Wingman beginning at 7pm in their Tap Room. For More Information .

The Denise Bibro Gallery in New York, NY will hold an Artists Reception beginning at 5:30pm for their Art From The Boros Exhibition. The exhibition will continue to be on display until February 2^nd. For More Information .

Saturday December 22 ^nd

The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents The Eric Mintel Quartet. For More Information .

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA presents The Messiah Sing-In Community Concert beginning at 8pm in the Worthington Ballroom. For More Information.

The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will present their Production of “A Winnie-The-Pooh Christmas Tail until December 22 For More Information

Thursday December 27^th

The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents their Open Jazz Jam led by Bill Washer and Friends . For More Information.

The Shawnee Craft and Brewing Company in Shawnee on Delaware, PA holds an Open Mic featuring 96.7 FM's Al the Wingman beginning at 7pm in their Tap Room. For More Information .

The Gallery at Chant Realtors LV Lords Valley, PA their Cacophony in Colors Exhibition December 27th. For More Information.

Sunday December 30 ^th

The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Jay Rattman and Billy Test. For More Information .

The Shakespeare and Associates in Milford, PA presents their Beautiful Spaces Exhibition and their Western Spaces Exhibition December 30 ^th. For More Information .

The Connexions Gallery in Easton, PA presents their Annual Holiday Show and 15^th Anniversary until December 30 ^th. For More Information .

The Mill Alley Gallery located within the Stroudsburg, PA District Office of PA Representative Maureen Madden presents the Photographic works of Bob and Sarina Cook until December 30 ^th. For More Information.

We congratulate the winners of the 4^th Annual Monroe County History Challenge that was held Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Pleasant Valley High School in Brodheadsville, PA . The first place winner was Jake Oravec of Stroudsburg High School, the second place winner was Rebecca Thornton of Evergreen Community Charter School, and the third place winner was Harpreet Chohan of Stroudsburg High School. Please feel free to share your congratulatory sentiments with these individuals .

We congratulate James Gloria of the Totts Gap Arts Institute in Banger, PA who completed a Mural that paid homage to the family history of Charlotte Chris Miller who are the descendants of of George Miller. You can read all about it in an article titled , “ Historic Bushkill Center scene depicted in building mural” written by John Best. Please feel free to share your congratulatory sentiments with James.

We congratulate the winners of the 2018 Annual Shawnee Playhouse Original Playwright Series contest. The original theatrical works will be produced and performed by Worthington Players in 2019. The winners are:

The Full-Length Winner is “Country Fried Murder” by Judy Klass

The One Act Winners are “The A Word” by Lisa Ellex, “Two Friends in a Bar” by David Hess, and “To Be Alone” by David Hess.

Shorts plays that were chosen are “Longshot” by Aren Haun and “The Dementia Monologues” by Marylou Ambrose

The Full Length Winner will be produced at The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA on September 14 ^th, 15 ^th, 21 ^st, and 22 ^nd and The One Act and Short Plays will be staged together August 16^th, 23 ^rd, and 30 ^th. Please feel free to share your congratulatory sentiments with the winners.

Making Happy with the Holidays

The Origins Gallery at the PoconoArts Cultural Center in Stroudsburg, PA held an Artists’ Reception for their Holiday Market IV on Saturday December 1 ^st. The evening showcased the creativity of several local artists, the incomparable musical skills of a guitarist simply known as “Willie,” and the gallery’s famous Art Raffle. Many of the artists created ornaments and other holiday related items during the reception and work related to the season populated the entire center. The Holiday Market IV was on display until December 12 ^th while the other items that inhabit the establishment will be available to explore and purchase until December 31 ^st. See what we saw . Photography by Paparazzi Paul

From Shakespearean Spaces to the Beauty of Arteries

We were at the Artists’ Receptions that were held in Milford, PA on Saturday November 10 ^th at Shakespeare and Associates for their Beautiful Spaces Exhibition that features the work of Rena Hottinger and Yolanda Gaolsack until December 30 ^th and The ARTery Gallery that featured the work of Laura Dudes and Thomas Denaro until December 5 ^th. See What we Saw at the receptions. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.

Rescuedogs at The Dunning Art Art Gallery

We were at the Dunning Art Gallery at Northampton Community College (NCC) Monroe Campus in Tannersville, PA on Thursday September 13th during an Artists’ Reception for their Rescuedog Fall Exhibition. The Reception was followed by a panel featuring service dogs and their owners. The exhibition will be on display until January 4th. See what we saw. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.