NORTH SHORE STATEN ISLAND EVENTS CALENDAR Tuesday – March 18, 2014 Pages From The Rain Book; ETG Book Café, 208 Bay Street, a survey of art work by Florence Barry on view through March 31. The I am Project; Wagner College, 631 Howard Avenue, 7:00 pm., Horrmann Library, Wagner College Womens History Month celebrates The I Am! Project by Jenni S Vitek, no tickets necessary - just bring friends! Sue Ehrlichs Wall hangings and mixed media works; J.C.C., 1466 Manor Road, Sue has been exploring the Silk Road Theme for many years. She celebrates the intermingling of peoples along these caravan and sea routes in colorful tapestries and other mixed media works. Art from the Heart; Tottenville Historical Society, 229 Main Street, 718-887-9125, An exhibition of original art by world-renowned & local artists. Were very excited about our next exhibit! Art from the Heart will feature paintings, drawings, and sculpture from the Societys collections as well as from private collections. Artists will include: William Page, W.C.A. Frerichs, George Brewster, Edith Dow, F.A. Busing, Willett Leslie Conner, Francis McGinley, Betty Morris and others. We are also continuing efforts to collect information on Gregory Perillo, Sarah Siegel, Tom Simonson, Dirk Van Newkoop, Maria Gore Shanks, Libby Segman, Peter Paul Ott, and others. While there may be limited biographical information on each in the archives, we are seeking stories, reminiscences and images of their work. And, of course, were always interested in learning about other area artists not mentioned above, living and deceased. We appreciate your help! Join us for the exhibits opening reception on Sunday, February 9, 2-4 pm with special guest Barnett Shepherd, art historian and author. Copies of Barnetts new book, Staten Island Scenery: 1679-1900, will be available for purchase ($30). Wagner Art Faculty Exhibit Opening Reception; Wagner College, 631 Howard Avenue,11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., The Wagner Gallery at Wagner College will host an exhibition of the Wagner College Art Faculty from February 25 through March 29, 2014. All Participating artists are currently either full time or part time faculty at the college. On exhibit will be photographs, paintings, original prints, drawings and sculpture. The artists in the exhibition include Griselda Healy, Nancy Bonior, Steve Faust, Steve Nutt, Antonio Reonegro, Steven Walker, Jennifer Toth, Kristi Pfister, Philip Mauro, Andy Needle and Bill Murphy. It is free and the public is welcome Piccole Belle Cose 2014 A Show of Small Beautiful Things; Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, 420 Tompkins Ave., (718) 442-1608, this show may be viewed during regular museum hours with paid admission. The Works of Keri Sheheen; Deep Tanks Studio, 150 Bay St.; 917-669-1094, a collection of works by the artist/illustrator that explore the idea of printmaking as spectacle, entertainment and illusion. Call for appt. Annual Easter Egg Hunts; New Dorp Moravian Church, 2205 Richmond Road, 718-351-0136, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Dont Forget To Bring A Basket! Please bring a box of cookies to share! $5.00 per child, Ages 1 – 10 Tickets must be purchased in advance from the New Dorp Moravian Church Office located on the grounds of Moravian Cemetery. Tickets are sold Monday thru Friday. 125 tickets are available for each egg hunt. Once that limit is reached, tickets will not be available at the door. Hunts take place Rain or Shine! For more information, call the Church Office at 718-351-0090 or visit our website at newdorpmoravian.org Credit cards are not accepted. Sponsored by New Dorp Moravian Sunday School. The Abstraction Within; St. Johns University, 300 Howard Ave., 718-390-4500, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, art show of Hans Weck located at Loretto Memorial Library Gallery. For further information please contact Linda Butti at 718-390-4457. Winter Garden Gallery presents; Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace, 718-448-2500, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Gardens of Tuscany, 40 photographs gardens dating from 15th century, permanent Invisible Migrations; Alice Austen House Museum, 2 Hylan Blvd., (718) 816-4506, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, the newest exhibition presents recent photography about current immigration and human displacement issues. Open to the public. Opening reception: March 16/Member hours 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Public Opening 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hatha Yoga; Womens Comprehensive Center at Amboy Medical Practice, 4434 Amboy Rd., 718-984-9637, 9:00 AM, this class starts with breath work then moves from gentle stretches through sun salutations, balance poses, and winds down to relaxation and meditation. It is a great way to begin your day connecting to your breath and body sitting deeper into your essential nature. The fee is $10 per class and your first class is free. For more information or to reserve your spot call 718-984-9637. $10.00 Friendship Bracelets; Dongan Hills Library, 1617 Richmond Road, 718-351-1444, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, for ages 5 to 18. Loom Jewelry Club; St. George Library Center, 5 Central Ave., 718-442-8560, 4:00 PM, for ages 8 to 12. Meditation; Wagner College, 631 Howard Avenue, 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM, The Staten Island Zen Community, an interfaith group, holds its weekly meditation every Tuesday evening from 7:15 to 9:00 p.m. at the Kairos House on the campus of Wagner College on Grymes Hill. People of all religious faiths and traditions are encouraged to attend. For further information visit zencommunitysi.org, or you may contact Sensei Kenneth Byalin, Resident Teacher at kbyalin@hotmail or Jerry Mulnick at jerrymulnick@aol.
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