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A painting by Alice Zinnes

Traversing dream boundaries

The art of Alice Zinnes comes to DVAA

NARROWSBURG, NY—An exhibit of paintings by Alice Zinnes titled “Rama’s Light: Paintings” will be shown at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Gallery on Main Street from October 7 through October 27. An opening reception will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on October 7.

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What's at the Movies
by Ian Pugh

Fallacies of the biopic: ‘Fearless’ and ‘The U.S. vs. John Lennon’

Biopics, in fictional and documentary form, are a tougher breed of filmmaking than many are willing to admit. The problem is that simply presenting a life worthy of attention can never be enough; a vanilla retelling of the tale is better left to history books. Artistry is involved, and one should be asking tough questions: What is it, exactly, about this person’s life that warrants an artistic piece? How do you believe this man’s life reflects on life and history in general? However, go too far in the direction of a “message” and you threaten to marginalize your subject.

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One-woman tour de force lights up stage

Big Sky Productions explores the African-American experience in ‘Pretty Fire’

BLOOMINGBURG, NY—The Bloomingburg Restoration Foundation will present Big Sky Productions in a performance of the critically acclaimed “Pretty Fire” at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 at the Bloomingburg Restoration Foundation Arts & Cultural Center at 110 Main Street.

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