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SERVING BUCKS, HUNTERDON & MONTGOMERY COUNTIES
Bradley Hendershot, Study for Pick Up I, 10 x 14.5 watercolor Katharine Krieg, Defiance, 11 x 14 oil
COVER ARTIST:
DOT BUNN
p. 24
10 POETRY 34 BUSINESS
Poetry by Ryan Torres Jared Schulberger: Inspired
Craftsmanship Fueled by
14 PHOTO CONTEST
a Relentless Love of the Outdoors
18 MUSIC
40 PHOTOSHOOT
Tei Shi Takes on Her Fear
Stenella Antiques
of the Dark in Introspective
Debut Album Crawl Space 44 SPOTLIGHT
38 Years of Scarecrows
24 ARTIST
at Peddlers Village
Bucks County Landscape
Painter Dot Bunn Emphasizes 48 A CLOSER LOOK
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a foundation. Theres a science to art. years, shes learned that the paintings As much as Dot loves her work, she She will have around 25 new works in the
Color, composition its all based on that sell are ones to which people feel often wishes there was more support show Dot Bunn: My Bucks County at
mathematics and science. a local connection. for the arts. Patricia Hutton Galleries in Doylestown
Math and science are particularly I find that when I go out of the area, The schools should be teaching from Oct. 21 to Nov. 19. The paintings
important in painting landscapes, the paintings dont resonate with the local what it means to be creative and how will reflect her personal connection to the
Bunns artistic subject of choice. people, Bunn said. We live in a beautiful important the creative arts are to the landscape of Bucks County. Some depict
Art is not the free-form creative county. People want in a painting what culture, said Bunn. Without art, what her own gardens and the surrounding
process you might think, observed Bunn. they can see out their window. are we? Its not enough to just have farmland, as well as quiet, intimate places
There are rules and things that make Bunn seems always to be striving for sports. We need culture. she has visited. Pieces on display include
it right or wrong. You can do odd things that sense of community and connection In such an affluent county with so Wedding Musicians, a moment of music
if your purpose is to elaborate in a way with her neighbors in her work. many great artists, we dont have a major from a wedding she attended, and Fields
that isnt real. El Greco elongated all his Art is about communication, she art center, she continued. Theres of Kale, an image of vast, rolling fields of
figures, but in an intentional way. If its explained. The audience may not no central place to see a good exhibit. kale shimmering in the summer sun. | r
your style and you do it consistently, its get the message that you intended, I think people might come out more
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didnt know any better, it doesnt work. they feel something. If youre genuine We need an art center that is given as Doylestown, PA
Bunn finds inspiration for her in what youre painting, there will much importance as a stadium. 215.630.1698
paintings in the farms, woods, and be people out there who will feel the Until such an art center exists, Bunn www.dotbunn.com
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STEVE LAU
Man-about-town Steve Lau is putting around the world, as well as some Im a big fan of her food, Lau said. Amish Corn Pie and Four Cheese
the finishing touches to his much- grower champagnes. Shes the biggest sweetheart, and one Macaroni with Truffle.
anticipated Salt House gastropub, On the food side, Lau hopes to buy of the best chefs I know. Debra is from Among the entrees are Pan Seared
slated to open at 7 E. Ferry St. in New most of his ingredients locally. the school of less is more, along the Dry Sea Scallops with Sweet Corn,
Hope on Aug. 17. Whenever possible, well source lines of chefs like Alice Waters and Dan New York Strip Steak with Scalloped
Lau said Aug. 1719 and Aug. 2426 from our local farmers, he said. We Barber start with the best ingredients Potatoes, Farfalle with Wild Chanterelle
will see preview nights at the new have some of the most sought-after you can get your hands on, and go Ragu, and a Seafood Potpie.
hotspot, with the latter dates open producers on the East Coast right from there. Salad selections include Shaved
to reservation (email: reservations@ here in our backyard places like The menu is uncomplicated and Fennel and Celery with Parmesan
thesalthouse.net). Carversville Farm Foundation and urbane, with flashes of Pennsylvania Cheese, Bibb Lettuce with Shallots,
We want to create a little a bit Blue Moon Acres. goodness. Starters and snacks Tarragon and Warm Bacon Dressing,
of a buzz, Lau explained. Lau said he wants to offer a will include irresistible-sounding and Warm Crispy Scrapple with
Seems like that shouldnt be too sophisticated experience, but one temptations like Malpeque and Endive and Strawberry Vinaigrette.
much trouble. that is also approachable. Kumamoto oysters, Radishes with A Dry-Aged Burger with
Gastropubs became popular in the Whether you want a pint of Suarez Sweet Cream Butter and Fleur de Sel, Carmelized Onions and Gruyere
early 90s, and are essentially traditional Family Farmhouse Ale and a burger, or Farm Fresh Deviled Eggs with Exotic Cheese sounds like a standout among
English or Irish pubs with higher-end a Grand Cru 2010 Red Burgundy with Salts, Marinated Octopus in Olive the sandwich choices, as does the
brews and food. your steak, well have something for a Oil, and Pate Champagne. Among the Crispy Buttermilk Chicken with
There will be 10 beers on tap and range of palates and budgets, he said. soups are Smoked Haddock Chowder Sriacha Mayonnaise. Desserts include
another 20 or so in bottles, explained Debra Caucci, owner of Annies and Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Toffee Bread Pudding, Flourless
Lau. Well also have a reserve wine Gourmet-to-Go in Lambertville, will Maryland Blue Crab. Appetizers Chocolate Cake, and an Apple Cider
list representing small producers from serve as chef at the Salt House. include Steamed Mussels Marinieres, Doughnut Sundae.
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Crispy Skin Chicken with Summer Ratatouille. Bronzino with Crab and Oven-dried Tomato Couscous.
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JARED SCHULBERGER
Inspired Craftsmanship
Fueled by a Relentless Love
of the Outdoors
W
of artist he is. Its not about him, but the
craftsmanship. While he has little to say
oodworking is many about himself, he has a lot to say about
things to many his love of woodworking. Then again,
people. his finely-fashioned work can certainly
speak for itself.
For some, its a fun and easy way to Much skill is required to produce
spend a Saturday afternoon. For others, even the very simplest of woodworking
its the continuation of a family legacy pieces, and imagination is required, as
carrying on the work of a parent most pieces are unique. The experience
or grandparent. of creating is not purely goal oriented
Some may even consider it to be a true enjoyment is in the work itself,
form of therapy, getting them out of their and the pleasure of giving to others.
daily routine. For Jared Schulberger, Woodworking is both a craft and an
its both an homage to familial bequest art, and that point was underscored
and his way of life. by Jared Schulberger, owner of
Jared Schulberger is incredibly modest. J. Schulberger Studios.
A craftsman of few words, the Bucks Prior to being a woodworker,
County native is averse to speaking Schulberger was a member of the
about himself, but he took some time Conservation Corps and the U.S.
out of his schedule to do just that. Its that Forest Service, working in Montana.
diffident demeanor that reflects the kind A professed outdoorsman, his
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involvement in these woodland-focused the architect of what his family cherished mills is a major factor in the process of I really enjoy when a customer
organizations is surprising considering so much. Fast forward, and J. Schulberger his crafting and the success hes attained.
has an idea thats nothing
his family background. Studios is the personification of the In furniture manufacture, the most
My family were fine art collectors, dichotomy between his love of forestry creative element is whats worked out more no sketch, and maybe
he said. Growing up around antiques and the art world. before you even begin to cut wood, a few notes and descriptions.
and fine furniture, you get a real J. Schulberger is a woodsman in Schulberger observed. I really enjoy That really gets the creative
appreciation for it all. every respect. His work ranges from the when a customer has an idea thats
This upbringing, surrounded by practical an outdoor staircase leading nothing more no sketch, and maybe
juices flowing.
undeniable creativity and artistry, to the porch, or a lavish dining room a few notes and descriptions. That JARED SCHULBERGER
led to Schulberger taking up fine art table to farmstead-inspired conceptions really gets the creative juices flowing.
as a study, although it didnt last. A that echo his rural sensibility. In his Working from little, Schulberger woodworking is the expression of
relentless love of the outdoors eclipsed hands, wood takes many shapes and utilizes whats presented to feed the creativity and emotion. Schulberger gets
his artistic inclinations. Gone was the assignments. Theres a natural affinity creative process. His work includes to play in this sandbox of labels, rejecting
desire for a fine art degree, and soon that becomes apparent when he details custom entry ways, dining room tables, some and embracing the others. It all
came a forestry degree in its place. and molds the intricacies of the wood. and cabinetry. There are boundless comes back to the wood he retains
After some time in the Forest Service With that familiarity comes clarity and opportunities to produce products a respect for the hand-worked wood
and Conservation Corps, Schulberger acknowledgment. that are both passionate and inspired, at the core of his furniture. | r
was yearning to return home. Theres a lot that goes into it, and in that lies the versatility of art.
His homecoming was more than explained Schulberger. Its a collaborative For many, woodworking is simply JaredSchulberger@gmail.com
just an arrival back East. Plunging into effort, and I think that goes unnoticed. cutting big boards into smaller boards 610.428.0596
traditional woodworking and furniture Its not just me and the wood. and assembling those smaller boards www.jschulberger.com
construction techniques, Schulberger was Jareds relationship with various saw into something useful. For others, Facebook: @J.SchulbergerCarpentry
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38 Years of
Traditional, which pays homage to the
creations that have been scaring crows
from farmers fields for centuries, to pop
Scarecrows
culture favorite Quite the Character.
Schools, churches, offices, clubs, scout
troops, and community groups work
L
ike birdwatchers with their The public competition became so guests to enter each year, he explained. Making Workshops take place both
binoculars and field guides, popular early on that, within a few years, Last year, we added Thrills with Chills, days on the Street Road Green at 10 a.m.,
crow watchers with cameras it spawned another event the Country which was a hit, so we will continue the 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. To register,
and voting ballots flock to Peddlers Scarecrow Weekend, now known as the category. This year, our new category visit www.peddlersvillage.com/festivals/
Village each fall in pursuit of an American Scarecrow Festival. This years event is is Out of this World Scarecrow. Were scarecrow-festival. | r
tradition. This year, the Bucks County still a weekend of family fun including urging guests to uncover their crop
shopping and dining destination scarecrow-making workshops, pumpkin circles and conspiracy theories and HERES THE FULL SCHEDULE:
celebrates its 38th season of scarecrows painting, live musical entertainment create their best futuristic alien crow!
with the Annual Scarecrow Competition and childrens activities. continued Albert. Peddlers Village 38th Annual
and Display, which kicks off on Monday, By the early 1980s, Peddlers Village and He encourages families and friends Scarecrow Competition and Display
Sept. 11, followed by the weekend its scarecrows started to attract national, to register for the Scarecrow Making Monday, Sept. 11, through Sunday,
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Born in 1979 as the Cabbage Patch Magazine in the early days to recent Peddlers Village provides all materials
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Today, hundreds of life-size, creative Display has been recognized as a legacy receive a workshop packet with or shine
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been providing advice and support for these concepts learned in the tiny The idea is that Ill take it to local cozy and comfortable, and when people
making the house sustainable, Barb- home and applying them to your farms, schools and businesses that want enter it, theyre going to feel like they
Lin Carpet One will be providing the home, observed Matarese. Its really to learn, Matarese explained. Its built really could live there. And thats the
material and installation for flooring, about not living in such a consumer- on a trailer, so its mobile. Once its done idea. Its not like Im moving back in
Habitat for Humanity Restore of Bucks driven state. here, I just hitch it up and move it on. time by doing this project.
County is donating extra building Some of the sustainability concepts Matarese is especially enthusiastic As a lifelong artist, Matarese had to
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Delaware Valley University has Matareses goal is to teach about up feeling like this is the normal way of but when Im building something that has
generously offered Matarese prime these concepts, both during the houses living, they wont feel like an outcast or to be structurally sound, theres a lot more
space on which to complete her project. construction, and afterwards. One that its hard to do these things. Theyll barriers involved.
Ive been offering sponsorship in of the ways shell do that is through just naturally learn that there is the Matarese intends to transcend all
exchange for support on the project, Sustainable Saturdays. kinder way to live on the planet. It is of those barriers and create a beautiful
but so many people have just wanted The build will start in mid- my hope that they will see it as possible home that is environmentally conscious.
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Bowmans Tavern
Brings its Renowned
Culinary Experience
to Upper Bucks
A
fter five years under the patron of Riegelsville Tavern, where We are all on the same page cornmeal, scallion, cilantro, jalapeno,
ownership of James Seward, he familiarized himself with the philosophically, service-wise, and food- and chipotle mayo.
Bowmans Tavern, located areas customer base and garnered wise, he observed. Happy hour, beginning daily at 4 p.m.,
just south of New Hope on scenic enthusiasm for the Bowmans brand. The resplendent, yet fair-priced provides its own range of dishes, like
River Road, has made a name for itself That is how I became aware of its menu at Bowmans North is its primary whipped ricotta, steamed mussels, and
as one of Bucks Countys most beloved potential, he explained. attraction. Many of the same comfort jumbo tavern wings. These are popular
restaurant locales. The Bowmans Seward hired Linson and Moffitt, both foods from Bowmans Tavern are with the local crowd, and according to
tradition has now been successfully experienced restaurant professionals featured, such as the assortment of Linson, A lot of the same faces come
extended to the reaches of Upper and Bucks County natives, to shape fresh salads and sandwiches, smoked in each week. They are great people.
Bucks County, where General Manager Bowmans North as it exists today. gouda mac-n-cheese, house-made chili, We have a smaller selection compared
Christopher Linson and Executive Chef During his first year of business, Linson and grass-fed beef burgers. Along with to many places, but ours is very well-
Fred Moffitt have set up a northern says that his top priority was engaging daily specials, staple entrees include considered, and includes only seasonal,
culinary outpost at Riegelsville. every staff member in promoting Bowmans crab cakes, tavern meatloaf, quality ingredients, said Moffitt of the
Since its Dec. 5 opening on Easton Bowmans goal and mantra to create and pan-seared Scottish salmon. The current menu. There isnt anything we
Road, Bowmans North has maintained a friendly environment where all buttermilk fried chicken is a current are not consistently doing well.
the spirit of the place, which was are welcome and feel at home dining house favorite, served with stone- The atmosphere at Bowmans North
formerly Riegelsville Tavern, while with us. ground cheddar grits, collard greens, adds to its quintessential tavern feel,
introducing the unmistakably Moffitt says that this commitment and garlic honey drizzle. the result of renovations and design
Bowman ideal of quality, local food to customers, along with strong Importantly, there are plenty of distinct efforts completed during the month
and friendly, professional service. This relationships between the managers vegetarian options as well. One example prior to opening. The decor adds a sense
balance was made possible through and chefs at the two locations, are why is their signature house-made veggie of community history and warmth, and
insight Seward had gained as a past the operation has been so successful. burger constructed with black beans, includes light fixtures above the bar that
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