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‘Poe, Through The Tales Darkly’ Considering American High GNAC to present tapestry of Poe stories
For the past few years, Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC) has performed their own versions of Phantasmagoria’s works “Tales by Candlelight” and “A Christmas Carol and The Canterville Ghost” to sold out houses. Now GNAC is proud to be bringing to Central New York guest artists “Byron”, the creator of Phantasmagoria from Florida, as well as “Carlotta” from St. Louis to both perform in a tapestry of Poe stories, “Poe, Through The Tales Darkly” The performance will run for two shows only, Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the GNAC Theatre, 8396 Morgan Road in Clay. Each performance will include a Post Show Talkback with the actors. From the haunted stirrings of “The Raven” to the sheer terror of “The Tell Tale Heart”. . . and from the obsessively plotted revenge of “The Casque of Amontillado” to the bittersweet and lovely longing of “Annabel Lee,” along with a selection of other whimsical, macabre, and terrifying stories and poems, GNAC invites you to celebrate an evening of Poe’s works. “We’re excited to host the acclaimed Victorian Horror troupe PHANTASMAGORIA on the GNAC stage as they bring to life the tales and poetry of Edgar Allan Poe through their evocative storytelling,” said GNAC Artistic Director Derek Potocki. With its own unique and spectacular blend of storytelling, dance, ensemble work, large scale puppetry, aerial work, fire performance, side show entertainments and stage combat, Phantasmagoria has been wowing critics and audiences alike since its premier. Now in its 15th year of production, Phantasmagoria’s main stage and touring productions offer stories taken from century’s old literature of horror and the macabre, folklore, and legend, while their appearances and special events charm with a professional variety of circus, sideshow and theatrical flair! There is a limited amount of seats available for these performances. Tickets are $20.00 for general admission and $15.00 for students and seniors. Tickets are available now at greatnorthernarts.com, and will also be available at the door. See you there…if you dare!
Planning board wonders ‘what can we do?’ By Russ Tarby Contributing writer
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Journey with members of the critically acclaimed Victorian Horror troupe Phantasmagoria as their evocative storytelling brings to life the tales and poetry of Edgar Allan Poe on stage at the Great Northern Artists Collaborative (GNAC) Theatre, 8396 Morgan Road in Clay. Performances will be July 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. For more information and tickets visit greatnorthernarts.com.
Johnson Park hosts Latin Groove July 2 and Fate July 9
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ABOVE: The Fate-ettes will vocalize with the classic rock band Fate on Wednesday evening, July 9, at Johnson Park as part of the 39th annual Liverpool Is The Place Summer Concert Series. RIGHT: Percussionist David Donley, bandleader of the Latin Groove Connection, performing a free concert on Wednesday evening, July 2, at Johnson Park. By Russ Tarby Contributing writer The Latin Groove Connection, a sextet comprised of some of the finest
jazzmen in CNY will make its Johnson Park debut at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Johnson Park, as part of the 39th annual Liverpool Is The Place Summer Concert Series; liverpoolis-
theplace.com. The combo is led by percussionist David Donley, a veteran of the Big Apple Concerts l Page 11
After finishing its single-agenda item at its monthly meeting June 23, the village planning board turned to the ongoing controversy regarding American High, the film company and academy at 800 Fourth St. “Isn’t there anything we can do,” asked planning board member Jim Rosier. “They’ve had many, many code violations. There has to be something we can do to address the situation.” Prior to the American High discussion, the board had conducted a public hearing into an application by Brandi Dayle of Studio B Dance Co, regarding parking at her First Street business. The application, and the public hearing, will be continued at the July meeting. A former village trustee, Rosier pointed out that shortly after buying the historic high school building here in 2017, American High was granted a special permit to operate as a film school. “Who adjudicates whether they’re actually running a school there,” asked board member Heidi McElwee. Planning board Chairman Bob Bradt, who works as a bus driver for the Liverpool Central School District, confirmed that he has transported high-school students to American High for various educational events. Bradt added that code violations should be dealt with via citations and assessments of fines. Early in June, American High drew numerous complaints from neighbors as a diesel generator spewed noxious fumes into the air. The film company was shooting a comedy currently called “The Untitled BriTANicK Pizza Movie” starring Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone. That diesel fuel issue prompted Mayor Stacy Finney to write a letter to the editor detailing American High’s long list of code violations since it was established here eight years ago. The mayor specifically focused on American High CEO Jeremy Garelick. “He knowingly does something that violates his permit, apologizes, feigns poverty, promises to do better, and rattles off a list of exaggerated stats. Rinse and repeat. Mr. Garelick’s relationship with the village of Liverpool is textbook abusive. Those on the outside think he is a great guy, those of us on the inside know the truth.” For his part, Garelick said he loves Liverpool and wants to see it prosper. He even announced that he would run for mayor against Finney in the Nov. 4 election, but he is not presently a resident of the village. Residency would have to be established by Election Day, in order for Garelick to be eligible.
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