Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County

Music & Gossip in the Gilded Age
2020-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County | Online
Free Online Event!
The Gilded Age was a unique era of American history in-between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of World War I. During this time, technological and cultural innovations changed the lifestyles of the successful few and the many who struggled. This multimedia lecture will explore the “new normal” for the rich, the poor, and those in-between. We’ll visit the fabulous mansions of Newport, Hull House in Chicago, and many iconic sites in New York and elsewhere. We’ll meet innovators and trend-setters such as the Vanderbilts, Mamie Fish, Jane Addams, and Edith Wharton. And music! We’ll listen to music popular the time including Ragtime, Blues, operetta, and art music.
Presenter; Margaret Montet.

Irish/Rock Icon, Larry Kirwan, Announces New Broadway Show & Film Documentary
2020-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County | Online
An online video announcement of a new Broadway musical and a major documentary film produced by Chuck Braverman and Peter LeDonne, premieres Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00pm EST. Starring Larry Kirwan, playwright, novelist, composer, Black 47 frontman, national radio host, columnist, political activist, proud immigrant and New Yorker in From Wexford To Broadway. Moderated by Peter LeDonne and Peter Chiovarou. The video features scenes from a new Documentary Feature Film Green Suede Shoes and songs from the upcoming Broadway Musical Desert Rose to be produced by Mr. LeDonne for the 2021-2022 Broadway Season.

River Heron Review Online Fall Reading Series
2020-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | River Heron Review Zoom, Online Poetry Journal, Bucks County, PA, United States
Celebrate the poetry of the 2020 River Heron Poetry Prize winner, Shankar Narayan, and the four finalists. Special guest, and River Heron Poetry Prize final judge, Alina Stefanescu, will be reading as well. Hosted by RHR editors Robbin Farr and Judith Lagana.

Artists of Yardley Art Center: 9th Annual Juried Art Show & Outdoor Opening Reception | Oct. 23 - Nov. 15
2020-10-23 18:00 - 2020-11-15 17:00 | Artists of Yardley, 949 Mirror Lake Road, Yardley, PA, 19067, United States
Artists of Yardley was founded in 2004. In 2010, the organization incorporated as AOY Art Center. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the creative spirit of the community by educating and encouraging individuals to experience, appreciate, and share in the arts.
Their 9th Annual Juried Art Show is virtual and in-person.
Timed reservations are required for the in-person reception on October 23 from 6-8 pm.
Timed reservations are also required for the in-person exhibition. The gallery is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 5 pm beginning October 24.

Keith Spencer in "A Little Bit of Broadway, A Whole Lot of Heart"
2020-10-24 08:00 - 2020-10-25 22:00 | The Peace Center, 102 W. Maple Ave., Langhorne, PA, 19047-2820, United States
“A Little Bit of Broadway, A Whole Lot of Heart”
The Peace Center’s Virtual Auction Gala on Saturday, October 24
Hosted at Bristol Riverside Theatre, Keith will be presenting, “A Little Bit of Broadway, A Whole Lot of Heart” featuring classic favorites from the Broadway stage and selections from Brothers on Broadway.
Joining Keith are the Fabulous Five – Peter Hilliard on keyboard, Claudia Pellegrini on violin, Sean J. Kennedy on percussion, Ryan Kuhns on bass, and Stephen Kleiman on guitar.
Recorded in eye-popping 4K, they say this is the most fun they’ve had in a while. You’ll hear songs from Jekyll & Hyde, West Side Story, Ragtime, music from Rodgers and Hammerstein, and plenty more – amazing fun and supporting a great cause!

Makers Alley First Annual Artisan & Craft Exhibition: October 25-November 9
2020-10-25 12:00 - 2020-11-09 18:00 | Makers Alley, 29 Race Street, Frenchtown, NJ, United States
Makers Alley is dedicated to supporting the artisan and makers community in the Delaware River Valley. Their first annual Artisan and Craft exhibition features the work of 60 artists, with 140 works on view both online and in the galleries.
Get your reserve timed tickets to the show at www.makersalley.org
Visit all 3 Locations in Frenchtown, NJ: 29 Race Street, 11 Kingwood Avenue, and 4 Kingwood Avenue. Covid safety measures will be in place at all in-person locations.
The galleries are open Fridays through Mondays, noon to 6 pm.

Grand Opening: ARETE @SAHLCOMM
2020-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | ARETE@SAHLCOMM, 122 South Main Street, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
You are invited to the grand opening of Arete@SahlComm featuring the work of Barbara Tracy, Doug Field, TSGT. Victor Rivera, and Jeremiah Plyler.
Arete comes from the Greek term meaning to live in virtue. At Arete, art and virtue combine to shed light on people, products and mission stories that are helping humanity and our planet.

Open Registration | Now through November 15 - "Bucks County: Wish You Were Here" Exhibition
2020-11-10 08:00 - 2020-11-15 23:30 | Online Exhibition & Sale, PA, United States
OPEN REGISTRATION for the latest Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County and Visit Bucks County’s online exhibition, sale, and postcard competition is underway, from now through November 15.
REGISTER: After registering for the show, artists travel throughout Bucks County between September 22 and November 15 to create postcard-sized original 2-D and 3-D works in celebration of our County’s beloved locations.
CREATE: Representational and abstract artists working in all media will capture the essence of Bucks County highlights – covered bridges, historical venues, museums and cultural centers, street fronts, rolling hillsides, farmlands, covered bridges, lakes, river views, broad vistas, intimate corners, and more! Registered artists submit process photos to the Arts & Cultural Council for ongoing social media promotion. The top six works will be reproduced on postcards and distributed throughout Bucks County through this unique partnership with Visit Bucks County.
SUBMIT: Artist send images, an artist’s statement, and details to the A&C on or before November 15. Show opens December 1 and runs through January 31, 2021.

How to Get Published
2020-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Do you write stories? Creative Nonfiction? Poems? Other kinds of creative work? Sharing something you’ve written is a big step, but overwhelmingly rewarding. Join published writer Margaret Montet for an illuminating session on selecting relevant markets, writing effective query letters, submitting work, record-keeping, promoting your work, and celebrating literary success! We’ll discuss resources for exploring publishing opportunities.
Margaret Montet’s narratives of place are combined with memoir, research, and culture. Much of her work focuses on classical music, her first love. She’s a librarian at Bucks County Community College and holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the Pan European MFA Program at Cedar Crest College. She presents fun, multimedia Music History lectures to lifelong learning audiences and teaches Effective Speaking to college students. Her creative nonfiction has been published in Dragon Poet Review, The Bangalore Review, Pink Pangea, Edible Jersey, and other fine periodicals. Margaret’s first collection of travel essays will be published in 2021.
A Power Point presentation of relevant and timely visuals accompanies all components. Time is built in to the seminar so that questions, answers, experiences, and insights can be shared.
There is no fee for these workshops. Preregistration is required.
Registrants will receive a Zoom link before the session.

Bucks County 44th Poet Laureate Reading + Celebration
2020-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA, 18940, United States
Please join us for the annual Bucks County Poet Laureate Reading and Reception, featuring 2020 Poet Laureate, Jane Edna Mohler. Jane, a native of Bucks County, is the author of “Broken Umbrellas” (Kelsay Books, 2019), a full-length book of poetry. Her work has appeared in a vast collection of publications and anthologies, among them: The Boston Globe, The Schuykill Valley Journal, and River Heron Review. Jane is the 2016 winner of the Main Street Voices poetry competition and a two-time nominee for the Pushcart Prize.
Jane will be joined by 2019 Poet Laureate, Mary Jo LoBello Jerome, Judge Liz Chang, and 2020 Runners-Up, Jenny Isaacs, Maureen Connolly, and Melinda Rizzo.
This reading will be broadcast on the Bucks County Community College YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/BucksCCC
No registration is required.

River Heron Review Online Fall Reading Series
2020-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | River Heron Review Zoom, Online Poetry Journal, Bucks County, PA, United States
River Heron Review celebrates another season highlighting the poetry of their past and current contributors. Join us on Zoom for the poets and poems of our recent special issue, Poems, for Now. Reading will be: C.Patrice Ares-Christian, Jerome Gagnon, Maurya Kerr, Lavinia Kumar, Kathleen Latham, Jennifer Pierson, and Ellen Steinbaum.
Registration is required for this free event. bit.ly/poetsrhr
Hosted by RHR editors Robbin Farr and Judith Lagana.

Works in Wood at New Hope ARTS Center - Online & In Gallery - Nov. 21 - Jan. 10
2020-11-21 12:00 - 2021-01-20 18:00 | New Hope Arts Inc, 2 Stockton Ave, 2nd Flr, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
Join New Hope ARTS for their 21st Annual Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Woodworking Honoring the Bucks County Tradition.
A full roster of 40 regional contemporary artists honors the rich cultural heritage of Bucks County woodworkers George Nakashima, Mark Sfirri, Jeffrey Greene, Robert Whitley, Phillip Lloyd Powell, David Ellsworth, Paul Evans, and more in this noteworthy annual exhibition and sale. Their works also celebrate new visions of contemporary artists in both functional and decorative pieces.
The New Hope ARTS Center is located at 2 Stockton Avenue | 2nd Floor | New Hope, PA. The gallery is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 5 pm; the exhibition is also online.
Poster designed by Arts & Cultural Council Member and exhibiting artist Cathy Begg.

Covered Bridge Artisans Studio Tour From Home - Nov. 27-29, 2020 | Dec, 5,12,& 19
2020-11-27 11:00 - 2020-12-19 16:00
This is the 26th annual fall studio tour. This year the tour will be live on line and hosted by Booth Central.
Several members of the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County are participating artists in this studio tour event.
The event runs November 27-29, 11am-4pm, and continues Saturdays, December 5, 12, and 19.
RSVP for a link to join the tour from home: www.coveredbridgeartisan.com/tourfromhome

Artrageous - A Very Colourful Christmas - VIRTUAL EVENT
2020-12-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA, 18940, United States
A new spin on Holiday Traditions as the Virtual Theatre becomes a magical winter wonderland through live visual arts, rock concert, powerful vocal performances, blacklight Bunraku, creative comedy, imaginative movement, unique costumes and audience inclusion.
Join us in an amazing Christmas journey full of colour, wonder, fun and laughter!
The free ticket gives you access to watch the 45-minute spectacle, and includes a downloadable Artrageous Activities Kit for families to play along during the fun performance. A video preview is here. Learn more about Artrageous at artrageousshow.com or facebook.com/artrageousshow.
To reserve a free ticket to this online event, visit bucks.edu/tickets. A link to view the performance will be emailed after ticket registration and prior to the event.
“Artrageous: A Very Colourful Christmas” is another way that Bucks County Community College contributes to the cultural heritage of the region. To learn more visit bucks.edu.

Vincent Hawley studio/gallery at the A-Space @ New Hope Arts | January 1-June 20, 2021
2021-01-01 - 2021-06-20 | 984, 37 W Bridge St, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
Vincent Hawley Studio
Pop-Up Studio and Gallery
Paintings, Sculpture, Jewelry
A-Space @New Hope Arts
January 1-June 20, 2021
Open Thursday through Sunday 11-5 or by appointment or chance
Contact vincent.hawley@gmail.com or 978-387-3251

Carol Perlowski at Twisted Olive in Bethlehem | Exhibit runs January 4 - February 22
2021-01-04 - 2021-02-22 | Twisted Olive, 51 West Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA, United States
More than 20 of Carol Perlowski’s original oil paintings will be on display and available for purchase at the Twisted Olive Restaurant located at 51 West Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, from January 4th until February 22nd. Paintings include still life florals and local landscape scenes.

Modern Fossils in "Objet Trouve" at West Orange Arts Council | January 15-February 27 | Virtual and Live Exhibition
2021-01-15 12:00 - 2021-02-27 17:00 | West Orange Arts Council, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ, United States
Modern Fossils is excited to announce that three of their pieces have been accepted into The West Orange Arts Council’s upcoming exhibition entitled “Objet Trouve.” The chosen Modern Fossils works are: “Techno Turtle”, “SOS”, and “Brink of Extinction.”
This live and virtual exhibit of found objects was curated by Carol Black-Lemon. The virtual event opens January 9. Face coverings and social distancing are required for the in-person exhibition. Schedule your visit online, Saturdays Jan 16 – Feb 27 between 12 noon and 4 pm: https://www.westorangeartscouncil.org/
Modern Fossils has a commitment to true preservation, incorporating both natural and man-made objects and aggregates discovered on regular river clean ups, found ephemera, and e-waste into unique, handmade, environmental artwork. Artist David Horowitz notes, “Being an artist is great; it’s a wonderful thing to be. Having a cause, a goal, that goes with the art, makes it a little bit deeper and richer.”
LEARN MORE about Modern Fossils.
Website: https://www.modernfossils.net/
A&C Member Gallery Page: https://www.bucksarts.org/modern-fossils/
Facebook: @ModernFossilsArt

River Heron Review Winter Poetry Reading Series | January 15 at 7:00 EST
2021-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Enjoy poetry from River Heron Review’s special issue, “Poems, for Now.” This issue was dedicated to poems written in response to the current socio-political climate. Poets will read their published work and other poems on Zoom. Poets reading are: Amy Meckler, Joe Amaral, Buffy Shutt, Megan Merchant, Paul Jones, Janet Bowdan, Charles Gillispie, Subhaga Crystal Bacon, and Michael Beadle.
Registration required for the free event on January 15 at 7 pm: bit.ly/rhrjan2021

Bucks County: Wish You Were Here | A Small Works Exhibit - Runs through January 31
2021-01-17 - 2021-01-31 | Online Exhibition & Sale, PA, United States
Bucks County: Wish You Were Here is an online small works exhibition of almost sixty regional artists working in all media, depicting or capturing the essence of beloved Bucks County highlights in representational and abstract works – covered bridges, historical venues, museums and cultural centers, street fronts, rolling hillsides, farmlands, covered bridges, lakes, river views, broad vistas, intimate corners, and more. All works are for sale; artists will collect 100% of the profits from the sale of their work during the run of the exhibition.
Sponsored by the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County and Visit Bucks County

Frontline Arts 47th Annual Members Exhibition | January 22-March 12 | Virtual Opening February 7
2021-01-22 00:00 - 2021-03-12 00:00 | Virtual
“Resilience in Community” Online Exhibition
January 22 – March 12
Virtual Opening Reception February 7, 3-5 pm
https://www.frontlinearts.org/current-exhibition-47th-annual-members-exhibition
Frontline Arts is pleased to present work from our members in a new virtual format!
The works in this show represent the broad range of talents and concepts from member artists: Nancy Boney, Chee Bravo*, Jean Burdick*, Linda Dujack, Jim Fallon, Pat Feeney Murrell, Manda Gorsegner, Julie Harris, Amber Hoy, Shellie Jacobson, Wendell Jeffrey, Judith Lieberman, Lisa Madson, Claire Marcus, Len Merlo, Arlene Gale Milgram, MaryAnn Miller, Mark Oldland, Maria Pisano, Marc Schimsky, Marcia Shiffman, Carolyn Spivak, Judy Tobie, Coleen Tyler, and Barbara Zietchick*.
*Arts & Cultural of Bucks County Members
Featured artwork by Jean Burdick.

New Hope Arts | John Spears: Illusions of Light | January 23-March 26
2021-01-23 12:00 - 2021-03-26 17:00 | New Hope Arts Inc, 2 Stockton Ave, 2nd Flr, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
John Spears opens New Hope Arts exhibition year with an in-gallery exhibition designed to explore space and illusion, when architecture and art work together. The eighteen canvases curated by Rita Romanova Gekht, arranged as viewer-centered experience, illuminate Spear’s method developed over his forty-five-year career. Large scale images delight using both UV and LED light to reveal the vast array of colors and textures unseen in natural light.
Protocol limits ten people at a time so viewers have the opportunity to interact with each piece while maintaining social distance. Reservations are suggested.
Gallery Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Noon to 5 pm, through March 26

Artists of Yardley "LOVE THE ARTS" Online Exhibition | January 31-February 21
2021-01-31 08:00 - 2021-02-21 17:00 | Artists of Yardley, 949 Mirror Lake Road, Yardley, PA, 19067, United States
ARTISTS OF YARDLEY – NOW SHOWING. . .
“LOVE THE ARTS” ONLINE EXHIBITION
Opens January 31st and runs through February 21st
This show features over 50 AOY member artists and artisans with over 140 new and original works of art – just in time to gift some beautiful art or jewelry for Valentine’s Day or redecorate your home with original collectible art or purchase just because you’re worth it!
Browse and Shop the Exhibition 24/7 at www.aoyartcenter.org
Purchase online and pickup your art by appointment at AOY Art Center, 949 Mirror Lake Road, in Yardley, PA.

"Light and Hope" at gallery840.net | Opens Online and In Person February 1
2021-02-01 08:00 - 2021-04-24 17:00 | gallery 840, 840 Hamilton St #101, Allentown, PA, United States
New Exhibit “Light and Hope”
February 1- April 24
Exhibiting Artists: Abraham Darlington, Barbara Tracy*, Mandy Martin*, and Wendy Stoudt*
Art can lift us up by brightening our mood and reducing stress. We bring you this collection of colorful, light filled paintings to encourage you during these tough times.
The exhibit opens online and by appointment beginning Feb 1. We will be open Feb 12, 13, and 14 for folks who want to drop in without an appointment.
Check our website www.gallery840.net to make an appointment or for hours.
gallery840 is located at 840 Hamilton Street, Suite101, Allentown, PA.
* Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County members.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC -SCIENTIFIC EXPOSURE | Online Event | February 9, 7-8 pm
2021-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Natural history photographers working with National Geographic have often emerged from scientific
backgrounds, enabling them to reveal wildlife and our natural world in surprising ways. Molecular biologist turned-
photographer Prasenjeet Yadav combines his experience in research with his photography skills to
highlight natural history and science stories in Asia. Anand Varma has developed innovative techniques
to create stunning images of creatures whose details are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. Join them for
stories and conversation on the intriguing intersection of science and photography. Live Q&A with moderators.
Pre-registration required at http://tickets.bucks.edu/event/2a887cdd761d51e4cafd3065eae28d26

No River Twice (poetry + improvisation) Reading | February 11, 7-8 pm | Virtual Event
2021-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Jump in with No River Twice for an interactive poetry reading directed by the audience. No River Twice is a group of poets from the Philadelphia region interested in creating community by connecting audiences to poetry in meaningful, playful ways that surprise, move, delight, (and don’t make anyone feel stupid or bored to tears).
We move from poem to poem by audience suggestion and never know where we will end up!
More info at www.norivertwice.org.

Online Virtual Concert Premiere - Concordia Chamber Players | Sunday February 21 at 5:00 pm
2021-02-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
We invite you to immerse yourselves in the music of Johann Sebastian Bach as we share with you the complete Goldberg Variations arranged for string trio, featuring violinist Siwoo Kim, violist Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, and cellist Michelle Djokic.
This concert was filmed and recorded at The Barn in Cradle Valley, a place which is especially meaningful to all of us. It is under this roof that we embarked on our journey to understand each other’s hearts through the possibilities of music.
The video recording will premiere on our website at 5:00 pm, Sunday, February 21st. https://concordiaplayers.org/concordia-concert-at-cradle-valley-farm/

THE SOUNDS OF VIENNA: MONARCHS, MONUMENTS AND MUSIC | Online Event | February 25, 7-8:30 pm
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County | Online
Vienna, Austria, has been a center of musical activity and an irresistible destination for musicians for centuries. Let’s explore the musical innovations which originated in this sophisticated city and focus on its superstar composers. We’ll travel virtually to this city on the blue Danube to learn about the creation of serious art music, lighter popular entertainment. Presenter: Margaret Montet
Event is free and open to the public.
Pre-registration is required: http://tickets.bucks.edu/event/c2cae7f5fb1cf15002afadbf20ae2345

No River Twice (poetry + improvisation) Reading | Virtual Event March 11, 7-8 pm
2021-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Jump in with No River Twice to an interactive audience driven poetry reading that is never the same twice!
Learn more or register at www.norivertwice.org

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC -FEATS OF FILMMAKING Online | March 16, 7-8pm
2021-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Meet two filmmakers renowned for capturing extreme feats of adventure in some of the world’s most
remote and inhospitable environments. Based out of British Columbia, Bryan Smith brings stories of
adventure to the screen from the South Pacific’s deepest canyons to the frozen waters of Niagara Falls.
Keith Ladzinski takes on the seemingly impossible—including chasing tornadoes, hanging from massive
natural arches—to document the endeavors of the world’s most elite adventurers.
Register at http://tickets.bucks.edu/event/1f5750d30dfd25e8fda79e3f487eedee

Artist Chats | Cindy Roesinger's "Cadence" Series | 7 pm on Zoom
2021-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
“Wine down” and re-invigorate with the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County Thursday March 18 at 7 pm on Zoom for art-inspired casual conversation and creative camaraderie. Enjoy a special arts presentation by award-winning fine artist Cindy Roesinger, who will be talking about her Cadence series of paintings.
Artist Chats will continue monthly on the 3rd Thursday. There is no fee for these programs.
Register in advance for the March 18 gathering:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcO-ppzkoHtJsWRJTDgKwiKZnzGAnPjfv
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
