The Fibers That Connect Us - Arts Nest Exhibition Sept. 7 - Nov.13, 2026
“The Fibers That Connect Us”
Sept. 7 - Nov.13, 2026
Reception & Artists Talk - Sunday October 18, 2-5 pm
Gallery hrs Sept Tues 6-8pm
Oct-Nov Tues 6-8pm, Wed 4-6pm
Curated by Eileen Bernstein
Fiber Artists
Buff McAllister | Katherina Litchman
Joanna Yip | Pascale Jutard
Charles Hadley Blanchard
Fiber Art by definition consists of fiber or fabric. Fiber or textiles being synonymous, reflect cultural and ancient traditions such as weaving dating back some 27,000 years. Come explore the rich and vibrant world of fiber arts The artists included in this exhibition reflect a wide range of fiber arts, from weaving to quilting and collage. A powerful representation of fiber arts can be viewed in its various forms and interpretations by the Five artists. Eileen Bernstein, Curator
2026 The Magic Flute by Mozart
The Magic Flute by Mozart
Saturday, August 15 & 22 at 7pm | Sunday August 16 & 23 at 2pm
Conductor: Martin Yazdzik
Stage Director: Carol Castel
Cast
Tamino: David Smolokoff
1st Lady: Suzann Dvorken
2nd Lady: Rebekah Creshkoff
3rd Lady: Elizabeth Moulton
Papageno: Robert Garner
Monostatos: Landon Preiss
Pamina: Amanda Simms
1st Spirit: Renna Popli
2nd Spirit: Luna Ditacchio
3rd Spirit: Queen Hamilton
Queen of the Night: Yohji Daquio
Sarastro: Genaidy Vytsotsky
Papagena: Veronica Mak
Priest: Ethan Mednick
The Magic Flute is a timeless masterpiece because it blends fairy-tale fantasy, profound human themes, and beautiful, catchy music. It acts as a perfect gateway into classical music because it features a wide range of vocal styles, speaking to both young audiences and adults alike.
The enduring popularity of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's most famous opera relies on a few key elements: Incredible Variety of Music Sublime Melodies: It contains some of the most recognizable tunes in the classical world, like the famously high-pitched "Queen of the Night" aria.
Character-Driven Songs: Every character gets music that perfectly fits their personality, from the heroic prince to the wacky bird-catcher.
A Story for Everyone Fairy-Tale Magic: The plot features dragons, magical instruments, and mystical trials. This allows stage directors to use dazzling visuals and puppets. Relatable Comedy: Characters like Papageno the bird-catcher provide down-to-earth humor and everyday joy, balancing out the serious, mystical elements. Deep Meaning: Beneath the silly jokes, the opera explores the universal themes of love, wisdom, and the search for a better world.