New York State Literary Website & Map (http://www.nyslittree.org), developed and administered by Bright Hill Press in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts;
Word & Image Gallery, dedicated to the integration of language and visual art and showing the work of more than 700 artists;
Bright Hill Community Library, with more than 10,000 books focusing on literary prose and poetry, literary and theatrical criticism, art, nature, reference, and children's literature, now being catalogued and soon to be circulating;
Bright Hill Press, publishing fine poetry and literary prose from US and international writers, including the ground-breaking "Iroquois Voices, Iroquois Visions" anthology;
Radio by Writers, bringing poetry to the Catskills and producing audio and video programs of established and emerging poets and writers who have participated in the BHP/WT literary programs
Patterns, the literary garden, with the very special "Secret Garden" for children;
Special programs featuring literary and visual artists, including Peter & Donna Thomas in 2010 and their fabulous gypsy book caravan.
To contact Bright Hill Press: 94 Church Street, POB 193, Treadwell, NY 13846-0193 - Voice: 607-829-5055; e-mail: wordthur@stny.rr.com
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Special thanks to Senior Interns Elizabeth Moon and Emily Vivyan, as well as junior interns Delilah Silberman and Marion Standefer.
Watch this space - Fabulous Poets & Writers Coming to Bright Hill
The first of our 20th anniversary year Events:
Dave Ruch
Buffalo musician, storyteller, historian, all-round performer will be appearing in Bright Hill's Community Library
Thursday, January 19, at 7 pm
A Night of Fun for the Whole Family!
Donations Only
Come one, come all for a Winter's Night Brightener!
Dave Ruch is a special musicianand performer widely noted for his ability to engage audiences of all kinds.
Equal parts historian,entertainer, educator, comedian and folklorist, he finds his song material in dusty archives, obscure songbooks, diaries, old recordings, scholarly journals and sometimes from his own children, and brings these gems to life in a most entertaining style.
Whether singingin the old unaccompanied style, or backing himself with great skill on banjo, guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, bones, spoons, washboard or jaw harp, joyful songs combine with stories and humor to captivate audiences young and old.
Dave Ruchis a member of the New York State Historical Association, Canal Society of New York State, New York Folklore Society, and the Western New York Association of Historical Agencies.
"We were delighted with his unique program...Dave knows how to hold his audience, young and old, spellbound" -SYLVIA PARKER & BETTY TABOR, MAYFIELD NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Bright Hill Community Library
The Children's Circulating Section Opened in July - cataloging continues
Now children and adults may obtain a library card and check out books from our wonderful selection of books for young readers, for the first time! Library hours: Monday & Tuesday, 10 am - 4 pm; Wednesday, 9 am - noon & by appointment (call 607-829-5055 or email wordthur@stny.rr.com)
Word & Image Gallery 2011 How Looking Becomes Seeing II Visual Art, Poetry, & Prose by the Bright Hill 2011 Museum Workshops for Kids Program Just closed Word & Image Gallery 2012 Watch for another Great Year of Exhibits!
Bright Hill Schedule - Complete 2012 Season Coming Soon
Now you can safely make donations through our website; just click on the Donate button!
Autumn at Bright Hill
2012 - 18th Annual Winter & Summer Literary Workshops for Kids - World Legends & Folk Tales
