New Hope Arts And Crafts Festival 

Saturday & Sunday September 23 & 24

 

NEW HOPE, PA — More than 160 juried fine artists and craftspeople will be in New Hope over the weekend for the 29th Annual New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival presented by the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce.

The event unfolds on Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, at the New Hope-Solebury High School, 180 W. Bridge Street, in New Hope.

Featured artists and craftspeople will exhibit using media such as oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, sculpture, fine and fun jewelry, ceramics, works in wood, fiber, furniture, wearable art, glass art, photography, outsider art, and more.

 

Festivities will also include live music all weekend long, food trucks, kids activities, hands-on demonstrations, and more. The Festival takes place at the New Hope–Solebury High School parking lot, just a few minutes walk from the center of the business district, and there is a free bus to from the Festival parking to South Main Street at the Bucks County Playhouse. Admission is a $5 donation. Hours are Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.

“New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival has everything from those killer oil paintings you’d want in your living room to that handcrafted jewelry piece that’s just so you and more,” said Chamber President Michael Sklar. “And it’s not just about the art you take home; it’s the stories behind them, the hands that crafted them, and the friends you make here. It is one of our largest events of the year and an annual beloved New Hope and Bucks County tradition. We hope to see you there.”

He added, “For nearly three decades, the New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival has been more than an event; it’s a tradition. A tradition of celebrating local artists, of fostering community spirit, and of creating memories. Every year, thousands converge here, not just to buy art, but to be part of a story, a legacy.”

Nestled in the heart of historic New Hope, the 29th annual Arts and Crafts Festival is set to dazzle and inspire. The event, renowned for its rich legacy, is not just a festival but a testament to the enduring spirit of creativity and community that New Hope embodies.

Event Highlights:

A Kaleidoscope of Artistry: With over 150 artisans from the region and beyond, attendees will be treated to a visual feast. From handcrafted jewelry that tells a story, ceramics that are a blend of tradition and modernity, to paintings that capture the soul, there’s something for every art enthusiast.

Hands-on Artistic Adventures: Dive deep into the world of art with interactive workshops. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone looking to explore a new hobby, our skilled artists

will guide you in a journey of creation and discovery.

Melodies and Moves: As you meander through the stalls, let the rhythms of local musicians set the mood. From soulful ballads to foot-tapping numbers, there’s a tune for every moment. And don’t miss the dance performances that bring stories to life with every move.

A Wonderland for Young Artists: At the Kids’ Corner, the little ones aren’t just spectators. They’re artists in the making. With a range of fun and engaging activities, they’ll discover the joy of creating.

Culinary Delights: New Hope is not just about art for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. Relish gourmet food from local stalls and sip on the finest local wines and beers.

Prizes will be awarded this year for Best in Show, Crafts, Fiber, Fine Art, Jewelry, Mixed Media, and Photography.

Live entertainment will include a who’s who of area musicians:

Saturday, September 23

• 11 to 11:45 – Peter Sandler
• 12 to 12:45 – Chris Chadwick
• 1 to 1:45 – Kevin Hill
• 2 to 2:45 – Ryan Sab
• 3 to 3:45 – Cara Courtney
• 4 to 4:45 – John Thomas

Sunday, September 24

• 11 to 11:45 – Michael Henry Robert
• 12 to 12:45 – Jonnie and Rachel
• 1 to 1:45 – Justin Love
• 2 to 2:45 – TBA
• 3 to 3:45 – Brian Elliott

Parking is behind the High School and Upper Elementary School for a $5 donation – with parking donations supporting school activities. Enter on Bridge Street at the parking sign or at the school entrance at Hardy Bush Way at the 202 Spur-Lower York Road near the granite statue for the Upper Elementary School Lot. There is a limited number of $5 handicapped parking places.

Additional parking is available at Union Square, at the Railroad Station, and at meters and parking lots downtown, with a free shuttle to the Festival and Parking from South Main St. near the Bucks County Playhouse. You will need $5 cash for the School lots, quarters or a credit card at Union Square, and you will need 3 quarters per hour at most meters, or you can use the ParkMobile or PayByPhone App on your smartphone in many areas. Free shuttle buses run from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday to/from South Main Street Bus Stops.

This year’s sponsors include Penn Community Bank (Personal and Business Banking Solutions in Bucks County), CertaPro Painters (Professional Painters, Painting Contractors), Bucks County Magazine, Renewal by Andersen (Full Service Window and Door Replacement), Friends of the Library, Green Mountain Energy, Lambertville Helping Hands, Music Mountain Theatre and more.

Admission to the entire Festival is a $5 donation. For more information and a full list of updates, events, and artists, visit https://www.visitnewhope.com/new-hope-arts-crafts/

 

By: Jeff Werner, Patch Staff

 

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Designer Fashion Show

Lambertville runway show featuring NYC designer Morgan Grabarz, the Sojourner and Eleanor Voorhees.

AT: The Event Center at the Lambertville House

32 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ

Runway is for everyone, and it’s coming to Lambertville fresh off the heels of New York Fashion Week. Join us for a night of fashion to benefit the Jim Hamilton Memorial Art Scholarship. New York City fashion designer Morgan Grabarz and Amy Coss of Sojourner are joining forces with the Lambertville House to present their Fall Collections along with the artistry of Lambertville-based clothing designer Eleanor Voorhees and other local clothing and jewelry designers. The 2-hour event will kick off with hors d’oeuvres and shopping, followed by a fashion show featuring clothing for people of all shapes and sizes. A cash bar will be available. A percentage of proceeds from all sales at the event will be donated to the scholarship fund in addition to a portion of the ticket price of $20. The show will take place at the Event Center, behind the Lambertville House hotel building in the 1812 Room on the street level. Parking is first come, first served, with alternate options available around Lambertville. Doors open at 7pm.

Check out the designers!

Morgan Grabarz – www.morgangrabarz.com

The Sojourner – www.sojourner.biz

Eleanor Voorhees – www.eleanorvoorhees.com

Anneli Martin – www.newhopeatelier.wixsite.com

Albert Bauer – www.abd3sign.com

Donna Morello Wedding Gowns – www.donnamorello.com

 

Venue:

The Event Center at the Lambertville House

32 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ

The 1812 Room

www.lambertvillehouse.com

 

For Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/designer-fashion-show-tickets-668925101987

 

 

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SWEAT BY LYNN NOTTAGE

August 25, 26, 27, September 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16

 

G. Anthony Williams of the People’s Store is delighted to make his Langhorn Players debut in this powerful and timely production. Anthony studied acting in New York City with several notable groups, was the associate producer of the Williamsburg International Film Festival, and has acted in many known performances. He is also a published writer with line credits in Access Hollywood, Brooklyn Reader & Uptown magazine, and a Graduate of City University of New York-Hunter College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Anthony plays the character of Evan in this brilliant performance.

 

Lynn Nottage’s timely winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize tells the story of a friend group, a town, and a nation all at once. Set at a bar in Reading, Pennsylvania, Sweat follows a cadre of blue-collar friends and co-workers from all walks of life as their livelihoods are threatened by layoffs and picket lines, pitting them against each other. 

 

Sweat is a “keenly observed and often surprisingly funny…but ultimately heartbreaking” (New York Times) tale of the fight to stay afloat while the water level in the world around you quickly rises.

 

Langhorne Players is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer community theater that produces thought-provoking plays meant to engender after-theater conversation. 

 

Location:

Spring Garden Mill in Tyler State Park

Route 332, 1440 Newtown-Richboro Road

Newtown, PA 18940

 

(215) 860-0818

info@langhorneplayers.org

TICKETS: https://langhorneplayers.vbotickets.com/event/Sweat/81339

https://www.langhorneplayers.org/

 

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August Monthly Sound Healing

• Friday, August 25, 2023
• 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
• The Reiki School and Clinic54 Coryell StreetLambertville, NJ, 08530

Join them for a candle-lit journey to the outer limits of the universe and in-word to your very essence through a nourishing, immersive sound bath. These events will run monthly.

 

Click the Link to Register:

https://www.thereikischool.com/events/sound-healing-95zb5-by4jz-jm7dh-aygwh-j42kk-5kmkz-7c569-kl6a8-4txs4-2pda8-t9x4t

 

reiki@thereikischool.com

(609) 483-2901

 

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ANTARA RETREAT

What lies within

EAST COAST ANTARA RETREAT

3 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

AUGUST 25TH – 27TH, 2023

LAMBERTVILLE, NEW JERSEY

LED BY JAN BIRCHFIELD

HOW TO SIGN UP

Please see our pricing info below and determine which price is right for you. Then click the registration button and fill out the registration form, and follow the instructions to submit a deposit to hold your spot. Please scroll down to find out more information about the structure and schedule for the retreat. Feel free to reach out to info@antarataos.com with any questions.

 

COST & PRICING

As a part of Antara’s mission, we care deeply about making our work financially accessible to those who wish to come. It is also important to us to offer fair and good compensation to the people who serve Antara, creating a strong and loving container for the work that we do. In an effort to balance these two values, we offer a tiered pricing structure that recognizes and respects individual differences with regard to income.

ANGEL RATE

This rate helps to off-set the cost of those who are coming on scholarship.

$1,250

SUSTAINABLE RATE

This rate supports all costs related to this retreat.

$750

SUPPORTED RATE

There are some scholarships available for those with limited resources. (If you have received a scholarship in the past, please note that you must reapply for each retreat.) 

TO HOLD YOUR SPOT

We ask for a non-refundable deposit of $200 upon registration.

To continue to hold your spot, full tuition payment must be sent by August 1, 2023.

Payments can be made via Venmo to Jan Birchfield, @Janis-Birchfield. 

You can also send a check made out to:

Contemplative Leadership Development

417 La Lomita Rd.

Taos, NM 87571.

STRUCTURE OF RETREAT

SCHEDULE

There is a fluid quality to the way we run retreats, so plan on arriving with a sense of flexibility. We will open circle on Friday, Aug. 25th at 9:00am. Please plan on arriving by 8:30am so we are settled by 9. Friday, Saturday and Sunday we will have a morning circle, followed by lunch and a short break. Our afternoon circle will begin around 2:00pm and close at 6:00pm. We ask that people plan to come for the entire time, so that we can hold a tight container for all. 

 

LOCATION

Johanna Furst Studio The People’s Store Third floor 28 N. Union St. Lambertville NJ 08530

Johanna’s beautiful studio is on the third floor of an antique shop. Please enter the building on Church Street under the Johanna Furst studio sign. Someone will greet you at the entrance to help you find your way.

 

FOOD

Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided each day.

 

ELECTRONICS

While there may be times when it is necessary to stay connected to the outside world, it is important to minimize this. Retreats, at their best, provide an opportunity to “unplug.” If you are in a position to do so, you may want to minimize your screen time or leave a message that indicates that you will be out of reach so that you can truly detach from the outside world.

INTEGRATION TIME

After the retreat, it is important to allow yourself time to absorb, integrate, and digest your experience. For this reason, we encourage you to build in some time after the retreat to simply let down.

 

PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO REACH OUT WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AT INFO@ANTARATAOS.COM

 

 

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AUGUST 4-6, 2023

WITHIN YOU, WITHOUT YOU

New Paintings by Gary Giordano and Paul Behnke

Within You Without You features contemporary abstraction and expressive figuration by local artists Gary Giordano and Paul Behnke.

The painters’ work communicates forays into the landscape of the unconscious that map connections to both artists’ interior worlds and their physical surroundings.

The work included here represents a conduit for dialogue between divergent ideologies, cultures, and beliefs, And encourages the viewer to better connect with their outer world by way of the inner.

ALL ARE WELCOME

EVENT DETAILS

 

Dates:

• August 4 – 6, 2023
• Opening Reception: Friday, August 4, 7:30 – 10:30 PM
• Weekend Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12 – 6 PM

Cost:

• Free

Location:

• Prallsville Mills (Grist Mill) 33 Risler Street, Stockton 08559

Artist Bios:

Gary Giordano was born in Trenton, NJ, and grew up in Yardley and Bucks County, PA. He attended Kutztown University, studying Fine Art and Painting prior to transitioning to Business. And he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. As an artist, Giordano’s work has been collected by private collectors in New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Bucks County, PA, and is held throughout the United States. His public work is installed in a permanent placement in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Other public work has been shown in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Giordano draws inspiration from his dialog with contemporary art and artists, particularly those working in the Bushwick community in Brooklyn. Giordano offers lectures on painting and private instruction.

 

Artist Bios:

Paul Behnke was born in Memphis, TN, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Memphis College of Art. Behnke’s paintings have been exhibited widely in the United States and internationally. He has had solo exhibitions in New York, Heidelberg, Philadelphia, Saint Augustine, and Memphis, as well as group shows in San Francisco, Honolulu, London, Dublin, Paphos, Glasgow, The Netherlands, Cernay-lès-Reims and New York. His work has been reviewed in Hyperallergic Weekend, The New Criterion, and The New Republic. Behnke’s writings have appeared online at AbCrit: A Forum for Debate on Abstract Art, at The Painters’ Table, and in print in Gamut, a Southern regional art magazine, and No. Magazine. He was the co-editor of Shad Runn, a self-published art zine in Memphis, TN. He has edited Structure and Imagery: A Contemporary Art Blog since 2011 and was the co-director of Stout Projects exhibition space in Bushwick, Brooklyn, from 2015 to 2017. After spending the last three years in Taos, NM, Behnke currently lives and works in Frenchtown, NJ.

 

Prallsville Mills

33 Risler Street, Stockton 08559

info@prallsvillemills.org

609-397-3586

 

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~ YOGA ON WEDNESDAYS in July ~

From Johann Furst’s Studio above the People’s Store.

Johanna is excited to bring you yoga classes right here in her studio, with

Kerry Auret

Kerry is an intuitive, gentle teacher who will guide you through an invigorating wellness hour. In addition to her yoga practice, Kerry is a certified Registered Nurse and Life Coach. From her experiences, Kerry has developed a keen gift of patience and a deep understanding of the challenges we all face in navigating life. Johanna is confident you will love her.

Welcome to our weekly Yoga Class!

Step onto your mat and embark on a journey of self-discovery & wellness. This class offers a warm a & inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or ability.

Benefits of Yoga:

Enhance flexibility, strength & balance. Cultivate inner calm & reduce stress. Increase body awareness & mindfulness. Build a strong, resilient body. Connect with a supportive community.

What to Expect:

You will be guided through a revitalizing yoga practice incorporating breath, movement & relaxation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, we provide modifications & options for every level, ensuring you can practice at your own pace.

Embrace a Non-Judgmental Space:

Our yoga class fosters an environment t of acceptance & support. Leave your worries at the door & experience yoga without judgment or comparison. This is your time to connect with body, mind & spirit.

Bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement.

Donations are appreciated but not compulsory.

Suggested amount $10-$25, accepted in cash/Venmo/PayPal

 

Namaste

 

Johanna Furst Studio

The People’s Store, 3rd floor,

28 N. Union St., Lambertville, NJ

 

text for more info 760-645-5633

 

 

Perfect for the artist in your life!

Primitive Art-Bin / Tool Chest
with two drawers & a cubby.
$110.

Open every day 10-6
www.PeoplesStore.net
PEOPLE’S STORE ANTIQUES CENTER
28 NORTH UNION ST
LAMBERTVILLE NJ 08530

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Repurposed Antique Arched Window Mirror
36″ width x 31″ height
$195.

Open every day 10-6
www.PeoplesStore.net
PEOPLE’S STORE ANTIQUES CENTER
28 NORTH UNION ST
LAMBERTVILLE NJ 08530

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Set of three black oak Post-Modern Nesting Waterfall Side Tables.
In the style of Jean-Michel Frank.
$375.

message or email if interested Info@PeoplesStore.net
Open every day 10-6
www.PeoplesStore.net

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