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april 2020 | volume 1, issue 2
To My Friends and Colleagues :

This is a time that tests our resolve. I’m hopeful that our health crisis will be over soon, yet I realize in some ways, we’ll never go back to where we were. There are important life lessons in every crisis, especially now. Two come to mind; that our health remains a top priority and the friendship and connections that we’ve made through the years, can carry us through the toughest times.

This newsletter is my way of reaching out. I hope that you are safe and out of harm’s way.

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I’m in Lockdown Too – Just About
Here are a few of the paintings I’m working on. When you’re busy doing what you love, time flies. 
I’m taking the pandemic, day-by-day, like everyone else. Making decisions as I go, finishing projects, gardening (last year’s bulbs), napping, visiting friends virtually. My recent show on Landscapes and Palettes got postponed, and a few others. But they’ll be rescheduled. And I’ll send an invite.
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You Love Lady Gaga too?
Well, you’re in luck. I’ve got front row seats to Lady Gaga’s One World: Together at Home virtual concert on Saturday, April 18 th at 8pm, ET/5pm. Want to join me? I hear it’s going to be an amazing historical event.

Celebrate Frontline Workers
Curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga
Magical Readings by Playhouse Actors for the Next Five Fridays!
Two of my favorite places in Vermont, the Weston Playhouse Theatre and Northshire Bookstore , have teamed up with actors from the playhouse to present special readings on Fridays. This Friday, April 17th will feature a reading from beloved Massachusetts author, Louisa May Alcott's, Little Women .
Every Friday Night: Cocktails with the Curator of the Frick
My favorite time to visit the Frick is at twilight when the glow of side table lights turn on, and the last rays of sunlight filter through windows illuminating artwork and beautiful furnishings. Now you can join the Frick for happy hour (remotely) every Friday at 5:00 p.m. for curator insights on a work of art.
Still Bored? Amazing Places to Visit
Without Leaving Home
This month, I’m sending you on a free virtual vacation. Dive through National Marine Sanctuaries , visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium ,  The San Diego Zoo , and explore the Sistine Chapel.  While you’re at it, grab a friend and tour Versailles , The British Museum , Bryce Canyon , the Northern Lights , Nightly Met Opera Streams: April 13–19 , and more amazing places .

But before you go, make time to lift your spirits with these high school students at musicals online . I’m all in favor of artistic expression. You knew that right? #SunshineSongs
Check me out on Instagram for other adventures and virtual vacations!
If you’re feeling social during this social distancing, hit reply. I’ll answer.

Stay safe and healthy,

Marne

PS: Here’s a link to American physicist, Yaneer Bar-Yam’s website endcoronavirus.org . You might like to check it out, as I did to see what’s going on. 
MORE adventures coming in May!
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