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.

Friday December 7 ^th

The Gallery at 800 Monroe will hold an Artist’s Reception beginning at 6pm featuring the work of Doug Gilbert. The Exhibition will be on display until December 30 ^th. See Facebook Invitation

The AFA Gallery in Scranton, PA will hold an Artists’ Reception beginning at 6 pm for their December Members’ Exhibition featuring a multitude of artists who will be showing work in a variety of media as part of the city’s First Friday event. The exhibition will continue to be on display until December 30 ^th. See Facebook Invitation .

Saturday December 8^th

The Frisky Goat Coffeehouse in Milford, PA will hold their Emerging Voices Open Mic hosted by Veronica Coyne beginning with sign ups and a Reception at 6:30pm with performances starting at 7pm. For More Information.

The Artisans of the Anvil in Stroudsburg, PA will present a Body Magic art show beginning at 7pm featuring the work of local artists .See Facebook Invitation .

The Artery Gallery in Milford, PA will hold an Artists’ Reception/Holiday Party beginning at 6pm. For More Information .

The Milford, PA Theatre presents Lorna Luft beginning at 7pm offering her own brand of holiday cheer . See Facebook Invitation .

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will present a Christmas Concert offering the music of J. S. Bach and Ottorino Respighi beginning at 8pm at The First Presbyterian Church in Allentown, PA featuring a Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten . For More Information.

The Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop presents their productions of Godspell, Christmas Comin’ Uptown, and The WIZ in the Little Theatre in Hackettstown, NJ until December 16 ^thas part of their annual Winter Festival of Shows. For More Information .

The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents Bob Dorough Remembered: A Birthday Celebration . For More Information .

The S herman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA p resents The KISS tribute band: Alive! ’75. See Facebook Invitation .

Sunday December 9 ^th

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will present a Christmas Concert offering the music of J. S. Bach and Ottorino Respighit beginning at 4pm at The First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, PA featuring a Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten. For More Information .

The Cecilia Cohen Recital Hall on the campus of the East Stroudsburg University of PA will present their Winter Band Concert featuring The University/Community Concert Band under the direction of Brian Hodge beginning at 3pm. For More I nformation.

Tuesday December 11^th

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware, PA will present Trilogy beginning at 7pm in the establishment’s Main Lobby as part of their community concert series. See Facebook Invitation .

The 2018 Black Bear Film Festival invites writers, actors, and film makers to its monthly Script to Table event beginning at 6:30pm in their Milford, PA offices consisting of Table Readings of new film scripts. For more info .

Saturday December 15 ^th

Christian Porter and Regina Sayles will perform their original Holiday show beginning at 7pm in The East Stroudsburg University of PA’s Abeloff Convocation Center. See Facebook Invitation .

The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA presents The Silvano Monesterios Quintet. For More Information .

The Kindred Spirits Arts Program will present Joyeux Noël: Avalon Jazz Band at the Milford Theatre in Milford, PA . See Facebook Invitation .

The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA presents Echoes: the American Pink Floyd. See Facebook Invitation .
The Golden Link Folk Singing Society presents Holiday Cheer with Newberry Verch beginning at 7:30pm at the Rochester Christian Reformed Church in Penfield NY. For ore nformation.

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 will be 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.