Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsem’ane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go yonder and pray.” And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zeb’edee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” — Matthew 26:36-38
An exhibit of works by Franciszek Kulon at the Grand Prospect Hall opens Saturday, May 14th at 7pm. The exhibition will continue through May 19th, daily from 10am to 5pm. Grand Prospect Hall is located at 263 Prospect Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY.
Franciszek C. Kulon is a passionate, forceful painter, Kulon is influencing art through his striking ability to capture emotionalism on canvas. His artwork uniquely captures the spirit and soul of the subject painted. While often controversial, his work ranges in style from “modern realism with surreal elements,” to impressionism, to abstract.
Kulon was born in Sanok, Poland, and developed his skills in the traditional manner, studying with masters such as Bronislaw Naczas, Edward Kiferling, Marian Kruczek, and Michal Bylina. Today, Kulon lives in the Catskills, not far from New York City, and paints subject matter that moves his sensitive nature. This can result in sublimely executed portraits and landscapes. However, his art often deals with the poverty, cruelty and pathos of human existence which, according to Kulon, has been degraded through social forces beyond individual human control. His paintings have become part of museum, gallery, and private collections in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” — John 12:12-13
Into the Fire: The Sun Celebrates Personal Writing: Join Sun authors Michelle Cacho-Negrete, Doug Crandell, Gillian Kendall, and Sparrow, along with editor and publisher Sy Safransky, for a lively weekend of writing, reflection, and inspiration, June 3–5, 2011. The gathering will be held at Rowe, a retreat center situated on fifty acres of lush woodland in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts.
A large enrollment is expected, and spaces are limited. You may register by contacting Rowe at (413) 339-4954, or online.
Stephen Iachetta and Rod Driscoll as Friends Union Band will be performing this evening, Saturday, April 16th, 7:30pm at a very special folk concert evening launching the “Music at the Meeting House” series. The concert will take place at the Historic 1848 Shaker Meeting House, 25 Meeting House Road, (Next to Albany International Airport), Colonie, NY. Refreshments will be served and proceeds will help support the Shaker Heritage Society – America’s First Shaker Settlement circa 1776.
Friends Union Band features Adirondack hammer dulcimer, 6 and 12 string guitar, and vocalist, Rod Driscoll with fiddle master Steve Iachetta. Their repertoire consists of innovative and traditional roots music. I highly recommend attending. A good cause and great music!
The Shaker Heritage Society is a chartered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.