Out & About

In the wake of World War II, as the United States ascended to superpower status and its Senate became paranoid about a developing Iron Curtain, a tension began to evolve in the then-called "Negro" community that spilled over, into the mainstream white society in the forms of music jazz, and art a jazz riff on abstract impressionism.

That surmises the feelings of Mary Anne Rose, curator of the African American Abstract Masters show opening with a reception at the Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 3-5 p.m.

The Carbon/Schuylkill Community Theater will be performing "The Sorcerer" at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, this weekend.

Show times are 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8.

"The Sorcerer," also known as "The Elixir of Love," is an operetta by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. It was written and originally performed Nov. 17, 1877 at the Opéra Comique in London. It was the duo's third collaboration and their first two-act play. The show was revised in 1884, including an abridged Act I and a new opening to Act II.

Local award winning photographer, Carl B. Silverstein, Palmerton, announces the opening of his new show, "Visions," in the rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. The show will run until Nov. 26. A reception for the artist will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, at noon.

Various subjects are featured, including work from the Highlands of Scotland to a black and white study of the state capitol.

As a teenager, Silverstein says he discovered that art followed him everywhere. His appreciation for beauty in all aspects of life sparked his 35-year passion for photography.

Frank Letterio, a paint artist and sculptor from Towamensing Township, is presenting a one-man show entitled "Shall We Dance," at The Gallery at the Tamaqua Art Center, 114 W. Broad St., Tamaqua.

An artist's reception and exhibition opening will be held Friday, Nov. 6, from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit will run through Nov. 27.