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October 2015
Brian Friel, Playwright Called the Irish Chekhov, Dies at 86
Called the Irish Chekhov in obituaries this week, Brian Friel died on October 2 in County Donegal, Ireland. He was 86. Known for a body of work that included Philadelphia, Here I Come!, Translations and Dancing at Lughnasa, Mr. Friel acknowledged his kinship with Chekhov by translating The Three Sisters and Uncle Vanya and introducing characters from both plays into his Afterplay in 2002. Coincidentally, Afterplay along with Friel's The Yalta Game had already been scheduled and will be part of Chekhov Take Off presented by the Blue Horse Repertory at the Arts Center on November 7.
September 2015
Fall Exhibition Prospectus
The annual Fall Exhibition presented by the Visual Arts Committee starts Oct 3. Click here to view the Prospectus.
Op Art/Pop Art - New Children's Art Class
Mary Schreiber is offering a new children's art class starting next week. This new class for children aged 5-12 will focus on Pop Art, Op Art, and Abstract Expressionism. What could be more fun? For more information click here.
August 2015
New Intensive Painting Session
Alex Shundi's Intensive Painting Class has started a new session. Students are welcome to join in this class that is designed for both advanced and beginning students, regardless of disciplines chosen such as: landscape, figure, still life, abstract, etc. Students should bring whatever medium is preferred.
Cabaret Star Ray Jessel Dies at 85
Writer, songwriter and cabaret star Ray Jessel who headlined the AotL Fund Raiser in September 2012 and performed “A Musical Evening With Ray Jessel” at the Center in October 2010 passed away on July 17. After his appearance on America's Got Talent at the age of 84 in 2014, he became something of a You Tube sensation.
June 2015
Tony Caretta at Wisdom House
Tony Caretta, whose Studio to Wall course was well received at Arts on the Lake, is presenting a similar course at the Wisdom House Retreat Center. This program provides students with an depth understanding of the real world hurdles artists encounter in their pursuit of having their art work shown in public.
Clearwater Festival Special Offer for AotL Members
Roy Volpe, AotL Board Member, and Sue Gamache, long time AotL member, have arranged a substantial discount in ticket prices to the Clearwater Festival for Arts on the Lake members. For many years they have helped organize this wonderful music and environmental festival originally founded by Pete and Toshi Seeger over 30 years ago. The Festival runs June 20th and 21st. For details on the Festival click here. For details on how to purchase tickets with discount visit our Members Bulletin page for instructions.
Noted Journalist and Doctor at Arts on the Lake
Journalist Neil Hickey and Dr. Renée Richards, both Kent residents, will have a “Conversation on the Occasion of their Recent Books” at Arts on the Lake, Saturday, June 27, at 8 pm. Read full press release.
May 2015
Backline Opportunity
If you are the sort of person who could contribute high-quality backline equipment (bass amp, guitar amp, keyboards, drum set) for Summer and other concerts, please contact Ed at office@artsonthelake.org.
Summer Concert Series Volunteers
Join us Thursday at 6 pm at the Center for a short meeting if you can lend a hand to help with our July Summer Concert Series. We have a great line up this year and the July 3rd inaugural concert is part of Kent Festival Day that ends with fireworks over the lake. Join us if you can lend a hand. Contact office@artsonthelake.org.