Write a commentThe Art Association of Oswego (AAO) announces a winter concert and open house Sunday, February 4th, 3-6pm as the first of its “Fab Feb” events.
Other “Fab Feb” events include, an open poetry, spoken word and music event “Women’s Voices” (2/23), a new art exhibition “Abstraction to Floral, Suzanne Gaffney Beason” (2/23), and a singer-songwriter workshop by Vance Gilbert (2/25). Each week Pottery Open Studio is offered Thursdays at 5pm and Open Painting Studio is offered Wednesdays at 10am. The events are part of an ongoing effort to vary AAO’s cultural offerings and to collaborate with other organizations including the Oswego Players theater group who have kindly offered the use of their Frances Marion Brown Theater for the February 4th event.
Concert headliners Frank & Julie perform around New York at various venues from vineyards and private parties to local restaurants and bars and benefits. They have also participated in music festivals such as in Chico, CA in fall, 2023. Their musical palette consists of originals, classic rock, reggae, and blues with some pop tunes to round out the vibe. Comprised of Frank Stepanek and Julie Elizabeth Clement, they have a unique blend of bass and guitar with warm vocal harmonies and alternating lead vocal roles. Frank has toured internationally for over 30 years with the international reggae band from Jamaica Black Uhuru. With that group he has also been part of NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, VH1 Live, Glastonbury Festival (England) and 3 three Grammy Award nominations.
Also performing is the Oswego-based acoustic duo Avalon composed of singer-songwriters Michael Judge and Juliet Forshaw. They perform original music that blends folk, classical and musical theater styles. Their performances feature a wide range of instruments, striking vocal harmonies, and the occasional prop. Their lyrics explore the highs and lows of life through myth and fable.
This event will feature various musical and historic posters.
Interactive demonstrations of AAO’s printmaking facilities will be offered Sunday, 3-5pm. Informal tours of its highly active ceramic studio will be offered from 3-6pm.
This event serves as a fundraiser for AAO’s summer art programs for youth with a suggested donation of $7. Light refreshments will be provided.
AAO is a non-profit organization that consistently contributes to Oswego’s cultural landscape. Public events include but are not limited to free art exhibitions and low-cost community art classes. The Art Association of Oswego and the Frances Marion Brown Theater are located in Building 30 of the Fort Ontario complex across from the parking lot of the fort itself.
AAO may be reached at 315-216-6782, info@oswegoarts.org and www.oswegoarts.org.
