2017 2018 Performing Arts Series - New Berlin Art Forum

New Berlin Art Forum

Your Hometown Source of Quality Entertainment since 1974

2017—2018

Performing Arts Series

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The New Berlin Art Forum 2017-2018

Performing Arts Series

Drew Polsun - Elvis Impersonator Track Show

Saturday, 10-14-2017 at 7 PM

St. Andrew’s Church Parish Hall, New Berlin

Michael the Magician - Magic Show

Thursday, 10-19-2017 at 8:30 AM

Unadilla Valley Central School Auditorium

Rylee Lum - Local Country Music Sensation

Sunday, 11-5-2017 at 2 PM


West o’ Clare ‑ Irish Band

Friday, 03-10-2018 at 7 PM


The Spirit of Johnny Cash - Harold Ford, Laura Lucy and Band

Saturday April 21,2018 at 7 PM


All performances are subject to change without notice.

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New Berlin Art Forum COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

2017-2018 Rustic Ridge Winery

2805 State Hwy 80 Burlington Flats, NY 13315

607-965-0626

rusticridgewinery.com

For this 43rd season, the New Berlin Art Forum has chosen to honor Rustic Ridge Winery and the company’s founders, Rick and Laura Bennett. Located on the Bennett Family Farm owned and operated by the Bennett family for the last 60 years, Rustic Ridge Winery opened in November 2010 and has prided itself on serving outstanding wines and friendly, country-style service.

Rick describes the inspiration for the Rustic Ridge Winery as “a hobby out of control.” After planting over 1000 native grape vines in 2004, it was apparent that the local fluctuation in climate and weather conditions created an envi-ronment in which the vineyard yield became unreliable. After which the Ben-netts began working closely with a small, well-established winery in the Seneca Lake area of New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Region. Rustic Ridge Winery offers a diverse selection of award-winning New York State produced and bottled wines. Rick brought his recipes to the winemaker, and the association blos-somed.

Rustic Ridge Winery has been a valued supporter of the New Berlin Art Forum providing wonderful wine baskets for our organization’s raffles, as well as sup-porting our annual Program Guide through its advertisement. This is but one example of the Bennetts community generosity. Rustic Ridge has hosted many local benefits. One such is an annual fundraiser for the Citron Stars and Stripes Program for the Veteran’s Home in Utica, NY. This year a Cornhole Tournament was hosted on August 5th where over 100 people participated. That evening the Acme Acoustic Band entertained the participants playing Blues, Folk, Country, and Rock ‘n Roll Music. The proceeds are given to local Gold Star Families.

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This past spring, the winery hosted a Vineyard Stroll raising $2500.00 in one afternoon for Relay for Life..

Rustic Ridge Winery has sponsored monthly events many featuring local musi-cians. An event pavilion was constructed in the spring of 2017, where the Ben-netts also offer this venue for reunions, weddings, showers, anniversary, grad-uation, or family parties. The winery is also a member of the Cooperstown Beverage Trail, a New York State Cuisine Trail. Noted primarily for Riesling, there are 20 different wines to choose from, so no matter your preference, at Rustic Ridge Winery you will definitely find a splendid variety to enjoy.

Rustic Ridge Winery also offers locally-produced products such as jams and jellies, maple syrup, honey, along with clothing and wine accessories. The win-ery is opened all year long, 7 days a week from 11 am to 6 pm.

Rick Bennett

in the new pavilion

The New Berlin Art Forum is grateful for the Bennetts ongoing support. Please stop by Rustic Ridge Winery and join us in support of this generous local busi-ness.

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Drew Polsun - Elvis Impersonator

Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 7 PM

St. Andrew’s Parish Hall

Drew Polsun Performs Vegas Style Production Shows Paying Tribute To The King Of Rock & Roll.

Drew Polsun is a native of upstate New York and has been performing from the East Coast to the West coast, including Las Vegas for the past 25 years. He has performed for radio and television and is considered one of the top Elvis Tribute Artists in the country. Drew's vocal likeness has been described as nothing less than phenomenal.

What you can expect to see and hear, is an incredible live tribute that will take you back to a special time. Visit the photo gallery and view some clips to see audience reactions and interviews. Here is a quote from a television personality, (Elvis has nev-er left the building as long as Drew Polsun is in the building).

Available for autographs and pictures after every show

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Michael Gray

Magic by Michael is magician Michael Gray, a New York State performer who focuses on the Southern Tier, New York City and all points in be-tween. A native of New York, Michael has been delighting crowds of all ages with his unique blend of magic and light hearted humor. As the head magician at New York City's famous F.A.O. Schwartz toy store, Mi-chael spent three years performing for the likes of Jack Nicholson, Ste-ven Tyler and Rumor and Scout Willis.

magicbymichael.yolasite.com

Michael the Magician

Thursday, October 19, 2017

at 8:30 AM

Grades K-5


The general public is welcome

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Rylee Lum - Local Country Music Sensation

Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 2 PM


Rylee Lum is an 11-year-old country music singer song writer. He is tearing up the local music seen with his amazing guitar playing and his songbird-like voice. This 3rd-generation singer has been nationally rec-ognized as a young George Strait by Country Rebel magazine. Rylee has performed at all the local county fairs, and opened for such acts as Nashville recording artist William Michael Morgan. He has been on our local radio stations and news.

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West o’ Clare ‑ Irish Band

Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 7 PM

Unadilla Valley Central School Auditorium Pat Kane

http://www.westoclare.com

Pat Kane is a seasoned showman, being a singer, dancer, actor, and instrumen-talist since childhood. On his farm in the hill country of the Canisteo River, he

was raised in the traditions of the Grange and of his Irish family. Pat’s cousins still run the family farm in West Clare, Ireland, which Pat visits often. Hence,

the name of his company, West o’Clare.

PAT KANE IS A HARDWORKING, FULL TIME SOLOIST who may entertain for hours without a break or repeat. On fiddle, guitar, and bodhran, he plays jigs,

reels, square dances, and hundreds of ballads from Ireland and America.

He has written many fine songs and knows a host of modern selections as well.

Pat is often called “the best there is” and has twice won first place for singing

at the NYC Fleadh Cheoil. He has produced a good number of albums and hosts a weekly Irish radio show in Elmira New York.

Pat is a gifted dance instructor and caller, for squares, ceili, and other styles. He often dances and calls at the same time, or can also fiddle and call at once.

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Always in support

Of the Arts ASSEMBLYMAN

CLIFFORD W. CROUCH

122nd District

(518) 455-5741

(607) 648-6080

In memory of Elna Virtell New Berlin Art Forum Board Member

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss

of Elna, former Executive Director and Lifetime

Member of the New Berlin Art Forum. She

touched so many lives in countless ways and

will be sadly missed by all.

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The Spirit of Johnny Cash

Harold Ford, Laura Lucy & Band

Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 7 PM


A Tribute to Johnny Cash

“It is with great reverence for Johnny Cash, that I am inspired to continue his music and keep his torch burning with this tribute. The human struggles, challenges, and humorous adventures which Johnny Cash sang about are as prevalent today as they were throughout his career, which spanned over three generations of devoted listen-ers. The members of my Band and I strive to remain true to the humanity that was such an important part of Johnny Cash’s music.” – Harold Ford

The mission of Harold Ford is to carry on the spirit, message, and music of Johnny Cash. Tribute artist Harold Ford & Band along with Laura Lucy present a tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and beyond.

This is an exceptional performance. Possessing a stage presence, and charisma akin to

Johnny Cash, along with the deep Cash bass-baritone voice, and Cash looks, Harold’s

tribute to Johnny Cash is nothing short of eerie and ghostly. Harold’s Band, a team of

highly trained professional musicians, recreate the authentic sound of The Tennessee

Three and Johnny’s later years. Laura Lucy embodies the spirit of June Carter Cash

with her captivating presence and light hearted nature. The endearing harmonies of

Johnny and June are recreated and come alive. With a deep, bass-baritone voice and

mournful eyes, Harold Ford could be the doppelganger of “The Man in Black.” Harold

Ford’s voice and physical resemblance to Johnny Cash are unmistakable, making him a

natural as a Johnny Cash tribute artist.

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New Berlin Art Forum Scholarship Announcement 2017

The New Berlin Art Forum has a winner…actually two winners! The New Berlin Art Fo-

rum gives an annual scholarship of $500 to a graduating senior continuing their educa-

tion in the Performing, Culinary, Visual or Musical Arts. This year we were very fortu-

nate to have two incredibly worthy students from our pool of applicants. Consequent-

ly, the decision was made to not only award one scholarship, but a second scholarship

of $250.00. Both scholarship winners demonstrated a life-long love of the Arts and

wrote exceptional essays for their applications.

Evan Mendoza is the scholarship winner of $500.00, to be given in the second semes-

ter of the student’s sophomore year. He has been attending Unadilla Valley Central

School District since moving to New Berlin from Long Brach, New Jersey in sixth grade.

Evan Mendoza was very much honored to be the recipient of the 2017 Art Forum

Scholarship Award upon graduation this past June. He is currently enrolled at Elmira

College, majoring in Visual Arts, and video creation looking forward to broadening his

knowledge of various mediums to which he has yet to be exposed. Graduating third in

his class, core academics always took a priority, but taking a Graphic Design and Film

course in high school allowed for his innate curiosity of the Arts to be explored. Fol-

lowing his heart proved fruitful as he ex-

celled in editing the morning announce-

ments, year book cover design, short films

presented during monthly assemblies, Com-

mencement program design, and many oth-

er collaborations among his mentors and

peers. Excited anticipation grows as Evan

nears his departure date of September 1 and

he has thanked the New Berlin Art Forum

and the community around him for the tre-

mendous support in his efforts thus far.

Evan Mendoza

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Michael Turner The New Berlin Art Forum congratulates Michael J. Turner, a life-long Unadilla Valley Central School District student, who has been awarded one of the 2017 New Berlin Art Fo-rum Scholarships. Michael is the son of Donna and Richard Turner. This fall, Michael will be attending SUNY Broome pursuing higher education in music and music performance.

Michael has been very active in the performing arts for 10 years. He began playing clarinet at an early age later be-coming the lead clarinetist in the high school marching band. In 9th grade, he participated in a drama club variety show where he won a lip-sync battle performing Single La-dies by Beyonce Knowels. That dance Michael referred to as one of his greatest accomplishments as the self-taught cho-reography was extremely complex. When he realized he was on stage performing, he was energetic and not nervous at all. He embraced the moment and the applause. In addi-tion, Michael has been in the high school chorus.

In December 2016, he starred in the production, A Christ-mas Carol portraying the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. The production was on a very tight two-month rehearsal sched-ule. “It was really difficult to learn all of my lines, especially

when I had a monologue. "I went outside of my comfort zone and portrayed a charac-ter who was impersonal, unlike myself. Once again, the audience was amazing. I thought that it would only be my family that would cheer for me. Instead, most of the audience was basically screaming once I walked out on stage during curtain call. I re-member that I finally decided this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.”

On April 28, 2017, Michael performed in the production Annie portraying the role of Oliver Warbucks, again, to a most appreciative audience. “I was really excited because musicals are mixtures of the things I love to do most which is acting and singing.”

Michael will be attending SUNY Broome to major in music and pursue a music career. His future plans are to compose his own music and become a performer on Broadway. “I want my dream to become a reality. I am very grateful for this scholarship and I won’t take it for granted, and I will strive to do the best work I am capable of doing. I devote everything to the performing arts and I am serious about my future and long-term goals. "I know if I show myself to the world, if I'm persistent, and I try my best, then I will live my dream.”

When asked what excites him most about performing, Michael said "I just try to have fun. I had so much fun performing on stage, especially when I was learning the music and choreography for the production, 'Annie.' Once you forget about the 'What if's' and all of the stage fright inside of you, you just start to have fun and enjoy yourself!"

Michael is very grateful to the New Berlin Art Forum for this scholarship and the com-munity for the ongoing support.

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Participating Member

Stewart’s Shops

Chobani

Contributing Members

Golden Artist Colors, Inc.

In-Kind Support

Bassett Healthcare Print Shop

New Berlin Library

Unadilla Valley Central School

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Grants

Chenango County Council of the Arts

www.newberlinartforum.org

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One ought,

every day at least,

to hear a little song,

read a good poem,

see a fine picture

and, if possible,

speak a few

reasonable words.

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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2017-2018

Board of Directors

Lynn Flaig President & Treasurer

Inky Nielsen

Vice President

Carlotta Iannello Secretary

Renie Brown Annie Gibson Marilyn King Carol Sacks

Mary Schneider Sue Walker

Margaret Murray

Independent Consultant

Visit the Art Forum’s website at

newberlinartforum.org

for more information about our 2017-2018 Performing Art Series

or call 607-847-6862

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2017-2018 New Berlin Art Forum Members

BENEFACTOR

Andrea Miller

PATRON

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FAMILY

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Everett & Victoria Gregory

Suzanne & Jon Nogart

Julia Iannello &

Matthew Sanford

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Michael Wesolowski

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ADULT

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Carol Sacks & Earl Callahan

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Owners (607) 334-2617

James J. McNeil — Jeweler 25 South Broad Street

Patrick McNeil — Watchmaker Norwich, NY 13815

A Family Tradition Since 1946

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Thank You New Berlin Art Forum

Board of Directors

For your dedication to the

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Norwich, NY New Berlin, NY Sherburne, NY

Good luck in your 43rd season


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Custom orders welcome. One-of-a-kind wearables to last a lifetime!

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Remember to shop local and support your neighbors in

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ADVERTISER INDEX Anonymous _________________ 31

Assemblyman Clifford Crouch ___ 14

Bassett Healthcare Network _____ 6

Chase Memorial ______________ 3

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Golden Artist Colors

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Hair By Sheila________________ 31

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ID Marketing ________________ 29

Johnston Funeral Home _______ 25

Joy’s Beauty Bar _____________ 30

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Lynn & Henry Flaig ___________ 32

McNeil Jewelers _____________ 31

Milford Academy _____________ 22

Myron Phillips _______________ 31

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New Berlin Liquors ___________ 32

New Berlin Veterinary Clinic ___ 21

New York Central Mutual

Insurance ___________ 24

New York Pizzeria _____________ 2

Norwich Dodge Chrysler Jeep __ 30

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2017 – 2018 New

Berlin Art Forum

Season Membership Application

Name:_________________________________

Address:_______________________________

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Telephone:______________________________

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Membership Level (please check)

Angel ........... $500 00

Family .............. $65.00

Benefactor ... $250.00

Adult ................ $40.00

Sponsor ....... $150.00

Senior Citizen .. $30.00

Patron.......... $100.00

Student ............ $25.00

Please detach and mail your tax deductible contribution to:


P.O. Box 329

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www.newberlinartforum.org

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The New Berlin Art Forum would like to thank everyone

for their support!

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