BACKGAMMON ANYONE?
We are starting an informal backgammon play group and want to determine if others are interested. To begin, we’d like to meet twice a month at some central location such as the Tuscan Cafe or the library. Time and dates to be determined based on folks preferences and availability. Please email Kevin Ryan at…[Read more]

Ali Ryerson Quartet – Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival in Westfield, NJ with former long time Warwick resident, legendary bassist Mark Egan, Mike DeMicco (guitarist Brubecks) and long time Downbeat Readers Poll Flutist Ali Ryerson admission free 7pm

Jazz at Exsposures Gallery..Free Show http://theexposuresgallery.com
Brian Kastan-Guitar
Eric Pearson-Sax
Miles Griffith-Vocals
Bass-Jay Brunka
Karl Latham-Drums
Sugar Loaf, NY
(1357 Kings Hwy,Sugar Loaf, NY)
Aug 19th 2pm.

Is there a jazz show in Warwick area today? Tonite? Yes… Two of ’em. One at 5 at Milkweed, 2 Romers Ally, Sugar Loaf. And then one at 8, The Green Onion, 8 Greycourt Ave, Chester. Your Hudson Valley Jazz Festival :Friday Aug. 18
It Had To Be You , Gypsy Jazz Band 5 PM
Presented by MILKWEED, 2&3 Romer’s Ally, Sugar Loaf, NY 10918- suggested d…[Read more]

Here\’s the updated Hudson Valley Jazz Festival Schedule. We\’re opening this Thurs on the Courtyard, Railroad Ave. Friday in SugarLoaf at 5, Chester at 8. Sat in Bloomingberg, Warwick, Greenwood Lake, Peekskill, Sunday, Warwick and more…. Here\’s the link:
http://www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org/home/festival-schedule/

August 17-20 will be the 8th season of The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival. We’ve got shows in Warwick, Greenwood Lake, Chester, SugarLoaf, Peekskill, Nyack and Goshen.
H Opening night is on the Courtyard on Railroad Ave in Warwick. If rain, inside at “LaPiazza”. Full schedule here…[Read more]

Plein Air Painting Workshop in Sugarloaf
Milkweed location (down Romer’s Alley) to use the bathroom, coffee, have lunch.
Saturday & Sunday. Class at 7AM- 11 finish the day with lunch 11-12PM
We would start off at gallery with morning inspiration chat and demo Then be out and about painting the Sugarloaf Charm. I will visit each artist to assist.…[Read more]

Reading Between the Lines-Acting workshop. Saturday, July 8, 12:00-2:00 pm. Milkweed Gallery in Sugarloaf. An introductory class for teens and adults, covering acting basics, beginning scene study, interpretation.
$35 for adults, $30 for teens/students

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Thursday June 22 at 6:30 Milkweed Gallery of 2 Romer Alley in Sugar Loaf is hosting the SoulCollage workshop which will focus on our relationships to money. There are a few spaces left for the 2 hour workshop. Email milkweedsugarloaf@gmail to register. 20. with a dish to share.

Next Cultural Chat at Ye Olde Book Shoppe on June 29 at 6:30. We will be discussing \”Amazon or your local bookstore? Why and how it makes a difference where you buy your books. Take a look at my website http://www.susannemeyerfitzsimmons.com for more information or call the bookstore at 845-544-7183.

We\’re about to set the show and artist schedule for this year\’s Hudson Valley Jazz Festival, Aug. 17-20. Seeking sponsors, venues or individuals ( home concerts) to host shows, volunteers etc. Thank you. http://www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org

my latest painting. Oil on canvas; palette knife

my latest painting. oil on canvas. Palette knife

Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe has teamed up with me to offer a series of Cultural Chats at the Book Shoppe.

The first of them will be tomorrow, May 25 at 6:30, and will be on:
“Amazon or your local bookstore?
Why and how it makes a difference where you buy your books.”

I will offer a 15-minute talk, followed by a discussion with the audience.…[Read more]

I will be participating in Orange County Arts Council Studio Tour the weekend of June 3-4; 11- 5 PM. All are welcome and invited to learn how to make your own pieces of ceramic jewelry; my gift to you for helping to support the arts here in Warwick. RG Clay Creations Studio is at 39 Kenilworth Lane. http://www.rgclaycreations.com. Hope to see you there!

A sample of the member-donated plants on their way to our annual Plant Sale: THIS SATURDAY, folks (May 20) from 9 AM – Noon. Pine Island Park Pavilion, Kay Road, Pine Island. Rain or shine. Easy to get there. No problem parking. Bring the kids and enjoy the public Butterfly Garden too.