Newburgh Last Saturday’s August Teaser
Posted in Local Happenings | Last Updated December 17, 2016
Newburgh Last Saturdays has been offering up arts, events, and a focus on food all within (primarily) Newburgh’s historic district, raising awareness about this important, beautiful and historic section within the city of Newburgh and its burgeoning art scene, powered by the creative class of citizens calling Newburgh home.
According to their website, Newburgh Last Saturdays (#nbls) is a “monthly celebration of the arts, culture, and community in historic downtown Newburgh on the last Saturday of every month.”
And besides raising awareness about the area, the arts, and events, NBLS also raises awareness about the businesses in the vicinity, and non profits contributing to the community.
For instance, this Saturday, August 27th, Safe Harbors hosts a photo exhibit which features three residents of Safe Harbors who have received stellar training from highly respected professionals.
Their focus is on many of Newburgh’s small businesses that have been in operation serving across generations, and the show will also showcase 15 long standing business operators in the City of Newburgh.
The title of the exhibit is Through the Eyes of the Cornerstone Newburgh’s Ole Faithful.
There will be an opening reception at 6:30 p.m., in the lobby of the Ritz theater, 107 Broadway.
How interesting to meet with these pillars of the community and listen in as they reminisce and share stories, histories, and anecdotes about Newburgh. Somebody, Facebook Live this!
Earlier in the day, The Fullerton Mansion will be conducting its first Crafters Showcase and Sale:
The Crafters ( who hail from Newburgh, Cornwall, and the larger Hudson Valley) will gather at 297 Grand Street, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m, rain or shine.
Vendors include:
- Bonniebjewelry
- Name Art by Luann
- Cozy Fox home décor via Cornwall’s Creative Gifts
- Mrs. Max’s, who will feature a t-shirt quilt; handmade aprons; up-cycled clothes, and muslin bunnies
Fullerton Mansion house tours will be conducted at 1 & 3pm
And there are art exhibits at Two Alices Coffee lounge and at Space Create, plus a community Sip and Paint at JuiceHeadquarters at 118 Liberty Street 1-3pm, too!
Choose a 16oz smoothie and a canvas. Kids friendly!
The day winds down with live music both at the Wherehouse and at the Newburgh Brewing Company, and of course Ms. Fairfax has a summer end Sancocho, with Decora spinning and mixing a vibe to dance us to the edge of NBLS.