When the judges in the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition found out that Edward Mitchell Bannister was black, they tried to take back the prize they awarded him for his painting, “Under the Oaks.” Justice was only served because his fellow artists—the ones he beat in the competition—stood up for him, and the prize was reinstated. Nomusa by Shanita Artson Prints of the work of Edward Mitchell Bannister and several other black American artists are on display during February for Black…

Is it that something about her is so familiar? Or is it that something about her is so very different? Is the Mona Lisa smile a universal smile, or an enigma? Can your answer for the Mona Lisa be applied to art in general? This is the scheduled topic of discussion at the next “Creative Differences” discussion group. The public is invited for free coffee, free pastries, and the free expression of opinion. All are welcome to join the discussion…

Join us in helping to plan business and community events. Discuss ongoings and upcoming events. If you are not a member, you are welcome to come and learn more about who we are and what we're involved with.

Volunteers welcome to help clear trails of branches and debris. Hickok Brook State Multiple Use Area Barker Road Eldred, NY 12732 http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/104404.html   Download to fill out the DEC volunteer application for the workday >> Please sign up with the Town of Highland Town Clerk before the 15th. 845-557-6085

Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner Sponsored by Can't Hurt Steel Community Foundation   Come out and show you support for our-friend Lenore who is fighting cancer for the second time. There will be Raffles at the door!! Please make donations payable to Lenore Nizzico $10 Adults  $5   Children under 5 yrs   Eat in or Take Out For more information call Michelle Flood at 845-394-8501 or Theresa Lilly 845-222-4062

Join us in helping to plan business and community events. Discuss ongoings and upcoming events. Winter Warm-Up Annual Dinner Wrap -Up Discuss upcoming projects GBCC Project Committees If you are not a member, you are welcome to come and learn more about who we are and what we're involved with.

Believe it or not, St. Patrick never walked around with the Staff of Jesus, dressed all in green, surrounded by shamrocks and snakes.  That image began to evolve from 1370, and is all the invention of artists.  The earliest paintings known to be him show a clean-shaven man carrying a triple armed cross. In the beginning of the 12th Century, writers started to claim that St. Patrick banished the snakes from Ireland.  Artists picked up on that, and by the…

Dinner • Silent Auction • Raffle Speaker Dan Paradiso, Eldred High School graduate and Director of Sales & Marketing for The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark, who will share reflections on growing up in our community and his outlook on local tourism and growth. Honorees Please visit the Winter Warm-Up page to meet our Honorees >>   Purchase Tickets: $50 per person, Buy Now The Carriage House – Restaurant, Bar & Motel 3351 Route 97 Barryville, NY 12719   This…