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On Feb. 25, The HeARTery in Kewanna held a “Mystery Party and Art Reveal” dedicated to one of its founders and benefactors, artist Diane Tesler. The event drew around 50 people and featured amateur acting, food, refreshment and several paintings, including one of Tesler’s, which served as a focal point for the evening’s “mystery.” Also speaking at the event was Larry Cunningham, president of The HeARTery’s board of directors, who recalled how in 2015, Tesler purchased a 160-year-old Baptist Church at an auction. “She feared it would be sold in separate pieces. As you may notice, it has beautiful windows, which someone had bid at auction to remove and sell. The church had already sold the bell in the tower and the seats. Tesler said, ‘It was a space that needed to be saved. It has a lot of history.’” The HeARTery was then made handicap-accessible, earned 501(c) (3) nonprofit classification and embarked on its mission to host events that “nourish the heart and mind.” Then COVID hit. “COVID shut us down when we were developing well,” Cunningham recalled, “Now we’re starting all over again.” A wide range of events have already taken place, including several concerts by local and national acts like Acoustic Voodoo and Johnny Burgin and a memorial service for a World War II soldier. A Rochester High School drama club also met there for a time. “Those kids loved this building. They took it over,” recalled Lori Roberts, HeARTery yoga instructor. “It’s great for plays,” enthused Cunningham. “The acoustics couldn’t be better. … We want to be Continued on page 2
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