By Elizabeth Ackerman
The newly formed Filmmaking Club at Hopewell Valley Central High School is sponsoring its first film festival today, June 12, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Come join the Valley’s budding filmmakers as they share their talent and begin a new tradition of annual screenings by local students. All are welcome and admission is free. Refreshments will be served.
On June 14 from 5-9 p.m., Veridian Gallery in Pennington will host an opening reception for a new group show featuring paintings, drawings and photographs from local artists. The gallery is located at 43 S. Main St., open to the public and eager to share the talent of Kate Graves, Suzanne Dinger, Frank Bardachino and Allegory Lab Art Collaborative. Grab your walking shoes and get to the gallery!
Hopewell Valley Come Outside & Play — From June 12-14, this three-day, Valley-wide event encourages families and community members to get outside and enjoy nature and all it has to offer.
Many outdoor activities are being offered by over a dozen community organizations. They include a summer walk, an outdoor art room, orienteering, a day on the farm, star gazing and much more.
Today, June 12, from 4:40-5:30 p.m., the Hopewell Valley Arts Council will team with the Pennington Parks and Recreation department to sponsor an Art in the Park event at Kunkel Park.
Come meet Stampede artist Julie Rosenthale from Art Sparks in Hopewell. She will help young artists capture the art that surrounds them in the natural world. Be inspired by the colors, textures and shapes that can be found in nature, and create a work of art combining traditional art materials with objects you find in the park.