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The
42
nd
Annual COTA Jazz and
Arts Festival took
place throughout the town of Delaware Water Gap, PA over a three day
period beginning with their COToA (Celebration Of The other Arts)
Opening Night (September 6
th)
events including an Artists’ Reception for their Music Motif
Exhibition and an evening of experimental and contemporary music,
poetry, food, and visuals at The Hall at Castle Inn. The second and
third days (September 7
th
and 8th)
of the festival took
place within The Hall at Castle Inn, The Deer Head Inn, and upon the
Festival’s Main (Rick Chamberlain) Outdoor Stage featuring a
weekend of Jazz. The festival also offered
a variety of Food and Artisan Vendors. The festival concluded
with a Jazz Jam at the Deer Head Inn on September 8
th.
Prior
to the festival,
The Antoine
Dutot Museum and Gallery in
Delaware Water Gap, PA held
an
Artist’s Reception for
their exhibition titled, “The Muse” featuring
the work of James Gloria on
Friday September 6
th.
Photography
by Paparazzi Paul
.
We
were at
the Grand Opening Exhibition of the
Andrei
Art Gallery in
Stroudsburg, PA
on Saturday September 21
st.
The Opening featured the work of Andrei
Protsouk as
well as images created by several artists know locally and
internationally. The
evening also offered music performed on Keyboard by
Michael Fossa and
a delicatecuisine
created
by Chef Nicola Mersini from Momento’s Pizzaria and Restaurant.
Adult refreshments were
provided by
Pocono Limited Winery (Le Pomme), Sorrenti Vinyards, and Renegade
Winery.
Photography
by Paparazzi Paul.
Wine,
art, and Music at
the
Josie Porter
Farm
We
were
at the Josie Porter Farm in Stroudsburg, PA on
Wednesday September25thas
they held a Sip and Paint session with Anna Kaszupski,
wine
being offered by Audra from Eagles Rest Cellars,
and
an
Open
Mic Nite
led
by
Ken
Neth which featured numerous performers. A Potluck cuisine was
offered as visitors enjoyed
and
toasting Marshmallows while listening to the music
.
Photography
by Paparazzi Paul.
A
Fall Fashion Frolic at the Phoenix
We
were at the Phoenix
Gift Shop
in
Dingsman
Ferry, PA on Saturday September 28
th
as they held their 2019 Fall Fashion Show featuring
clothing sold in their store. A delightful afternoon was experienced
by all while Food, Wine, and Laughter filled them to their fullest as
models made their way down the runway demonstrating their expertise
in the art of walking. A dinner rendered to the models and friends of
the event was held after the show. The
event was dedicated to Arline M. Smeltz who passed away on July 24
th,
2019.
Photography
by Paparazzi Paul.
We were in the borough of Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday October 5 th as they held their final monthly Art Walk for 2019. A number of galleries were open but we visited the Gamut and Origins Galleries whose exhibitions featured the work of many artists. We also stopped by The Renegade Winery to listen to some music and partake of the work of Marty Carr whose pieces hung on its Walls. Photography by Paparazzi Paul.
The
Assembled Flow of Art at ESU
We
were at the
Madelon Powers Art Gallery Fine
and Performing Art Building on
the Campus of The East
Stroudsburg University
of PA
who presented
the abstract
collages,
assemblages,
and paintings
from
the Will Rothfuss Océan de Terre series
until October 25
th.
Photography
by Paparazzi Paul.
