Summer’s here and we’re feeling the heat! Domesticities and the Cutting Garden in Youngsville, NY, presents Big Sky Productions in a performance of “Shorts & Sweets: Summer Heat,” an afternoon of suggestive jokes and short stories.

This adult-only presentation will be offered on Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m., and will feature New York City actress and director Sharlene Hartman and Big Sky Productions’ Artistic Director Carol Montana.

Sharlene Hartman has been acting, singing, dancing, writing and directing for most of her life. It all started out in San Francisco, with a broken collarbone and a lisp. Her credits include Off Broadway, indie films, television, live industrials, nightclubs, commercials, voice acting, skit comedy and rap songs. Her heart truly belongs to the theatre, however, most recently she’s been having a love affair with film. Her latest, “Lunch With Leslie,” is currently in festivals, receiving numerous awards, including Best Actress and Best Comedy Short. She simply loves creating a character.

Actress, producer, director Carol Montana has a Master’s Degree in Dramatic Form and Structure from the University of Connecticut. She has directed over 50 plays for her company Big Sky Productions, as well as for the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop, Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Sullivan Performing Arts and Sullivan County Community College. Carol’s current area of concentration, besides “Shorts & Sweets” is Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre produced in cooperation with the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce.

There is no charge for admission and refreshments will be served. Audience members may make a freewill offering for the Sullivan County SPCA.

Painter, Printmaker and Mixed-Media artist Madelon Jones will be featured in June at Domesticities in Youngsville. Inspired by nature, Madelon’s work expresses that inspiration through abstraction of form and color.  “Growing up in Brooklyn was a gift. Houses with gardens and fruit trees blooming in spring gave me my love of nature. I never wanted to reproduce what I saw, it was perfect as it was. Painting allows me to combine what I see with what I imagine using paint and cut paper to create the abstract forms of birds, fish, flowers and most of all skies and seas that reflect my personal vision. I learned my craft at UCLA receiving a BFA in art, then on to New York City, the School of Visual Arts, and printmaking at The Printmaking Workshop with Bob Blackburn as my mentor. My work has been exhibited throughout the USA, Europe, South America and the Middle East,” she said.

Join her for an opening reception on Saturday, June 3^rd from 3 – 5 pm

Join the authors of a new book of short stories on Sunday, May 21^st from 2 – 3 pm to celebrate the launch of their new book, Musings.  
This delightful book takes readers on a captivating journey through a diverse range of short stories bound together by the theme “New Beginnings.” These selections feature twelve eclectic original narratives by eight different authors showcasing a range of unique voices and styles. From tales of love and loss to accounts of adventure and discovery, this anthology has something for everyone.
Join Marylou Ambrose, Dana Bree, Donna Consiglio, Laurie A. Guzda, Elaine Leet, Carol McManus, Susan M. Thompson and Youngsville’s very own Mike Vreeland at Domesticities, 4055 State Rte. 52, Youngsville.  
 

We’re pleased to welcome back Barbara Winfield’s fun work!  We’re absolutely sure that Barbara has way too much fun creating these pieces, and we’re glad that she does!  
Imagery taken from 1930s and 1940s advertising is combined in witty ways and presented on an abstract background.
Join us at the opening reception on Saturday, May 6th from 3 – 5 pm.