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.

African scene. Pastel

a landscape completed with the palette knife.

I’m new to the Warwick valley common place, particularly, Culture and Arts. I have been displaying many of my paintings at our wonderful library for a number of years. I seem to be taken with the impressionistic style. Many of my paintings do represent this style and have been composed and completed with the palette knife.…[Read more]

Cultural Chats at the Book Shoppe

Ye Olde Warwick Book Shoppe and local author and cultural critic, Susanne Meyer-Fitzsimmons, have teamed up to offer a series of Cultural Chats at the Book Shoppe.

The first of several Cultural Chats will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 6:30, and will be on:
“Amazon or your local bookstore?
Why and how it…[Read more]

Playa Art Gallery Spring Exhibition Opening Reception; May 6th, 2017 from 6 – 9pm