Special Note: The Lambertville/New Hope bridge will be closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic starting at 6:00 am on each Monday and re-opening at 5 pm each Friday, beginning Jan. 5 and ending sometime in June (original target date was July 1, 2004). This means that the bridge WILL BE OPEN EVERY WEEKEND FROM 5:00 PM FRIDAY THRU MONDAY TO 6 AM.
For people working or shopping on opposite sides of the river, the Bridge Commission is providing a shuttle bus from 7 am - 11 pm Mon., Thurs, and 7 am - 5 pm on Friday.
Traffic will be detoured to the Rt. 202 toll bridge (75 cents), one mile north of New Hope/Lambertville. The free bridge at Washington Crossing (Rt. 532) is also available. Visitors coming from 95 should exit either at the New Hope or Lambertville exit.
PS This will not affect the New Hope/Lambertville Winter Festival, which takes place on the weekend of Feb. 6,7 & 8, 2004, as the concert, parade and other activities are scheduled for the times the bridge is open.

Men Mentoring Men, a support group for men focusing on men’s issues and complex relationships, meets every other Thurs. at the Adams Gallery, Union Square, New Hope. 215.862.0411.

Applications are available for the 2004-2005 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition in New Hope, PA. The juried exhibition is open to sculptors working in all media suitable for outdoor exhibition. Works will be on exhibit for approximately 11 months and accepted artists will be paid a stipent. All works must be available for sale. Applications must be postmarked by February 20, 2004.
For more information regarding the annual exhibition, sites and current works on display in New Hope and an application form for the upcoming 2004-05 exhibition please contact NewHopeArtsInc.org. Applications are also available at the New Hope Borough Hall, New Hope Visitor´s Center and Riverbank Arts in Stockton, New Jersey or call 215-862-3396.
This exhibition is funded by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Borough of New Hope and numerous generous sponsors. Brochure & Application (PDF)

Saturday, January 17, 2004
Winter Tree Identification from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Bucks County Audubon Society offers “Winter Tree Identification” at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Dr. John Mertz from Delaware Valley College will lead a guided hike through the forest at Honey Hollow.
Fee: $10/person, $7/BCAS members. Registration is required by January 12. For registration and further information call the Bucks County Audubon at (215) 297-5880. The program is held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, off Rt. 263 in Solebury, two miles east of Peddler's Village.
The Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center and Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center trails are open to the public at no charge Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors can walk the nature trails, observe birds at the Bird Blind and enjoy displays and exhibits at the Visitor Center.

Jan. 22, 2004, Thurs.
The 50th Annual New York Winter Antique Show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a private tour of the Old Hope Antiques booth at the Show, to benefit the Riverside Symphonia. 609.397.7300 or 215.862.3300 x3.

January 29, 30 and 31st, and February 1, 2004
Mark the Date! The Second Algonquin Film Festival Will Be Held on January 29, 30 and 31st, and February first, 2004 - Cinephiles will have an opportunity to watch another eclectic mix of independent feature and short, narrative and documentary films at the Algonquin Film Festival, to be held at the Eagle Fire Hall Ballroom, 46 N. Sugan Road, New Hope, PA. The Algonquin Film Festival, now in its second year, has expanded from a two day to a four day film festival, and will include speakers and a social event each evening, from January 29 through February first, 2004.
This year, the Algonquin Film Festival will present its “HOOPLA!” Award to Director Susan Seidelman, known for directing “Smithereens”, “Desperately Seeking Susan”, “She-Devil” and “Gaudi Afternoon”. The Algonquin will screen Ms Seidelman’s film, “A Cooler Climate,” featuring Sally Field and Judy Davis, on Saturday, January 31, 2004 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by the “HOOPLA!” Award ceremony, and a Q and A about her career from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Other featured presentations this year will include a seminar on screenwriting by Jim Breckenridge of the Playcrafters Group of Doylestown, and a Trailer Slam, on Thursday, 1/29/04 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your two minute trailer and it could play on the big screen! This event is free with a day pass.
Also, on Friday, 1/30/04, there will be a Pitchfest with Hollywood screenwriter and local favorite Mark Rosenthal, best known for writing “Romancing The Stone, “ “Mercury Rising” and for producing the “Planet of the Apes” remake. Rosenthal also wrote the original screenplay for the upcoming Julia Roberts film, “Mona Lisa Smile.” Sign up to pitch your film idea to Mr. Rosenthal, Philadelphia casting agent Kathy Wickline, and other industry professionals for feedback.
On Sunday, 2/1/04, there will be a presentation on “Producing in the Current Film Industry” by Drexel University’s Media Arts & Design Dean and award winning producer Jonathan Estrin, whose feature length drama, “Jasper, Texas” recently ran on Showtime, and who has produced series television such as “Cagney and Lacey.”
Also, on Sunday, February 1, 2004, in addition to the program that will continue at the Eagle Ballroom, the festival will provide a Family Film Day at the Bucks County Convention and Visitors Center at 3207 Street Road in Bensalem. The Family Film program will present G-rated films suitable for all ages, including the fabulous animated musical feature, “The Princess and the Pea.” Magical entertainment will be provided by the Society of Young Magicians. John Sesniak will provide musical entertainment. The program will include 2 hours of film and another hour of entertainment and will run in two sessions, from noon to three and from two to five. Refreshments and snacks are included in the price of a Family Film ticket, which is $10.00 per person or $25.00 per family.
Last year, The Algonquin screened 28 films by 21 regional filmmakers, working in the “genius belt” between New York and Philadelphia. As part of the program, Oscar-winning screenwriter Ted Tally, who adapted “The Silence of the Lambs” for the screen, accepted the film festival's first "HOOPLA!” award, and spoke about his work.
This year, the Algonquin Film Festival will host a social event with entertainment each evening. On Thursday, 1/29/03, there will be a filmmaker “meet and greet” from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Triumph Brewery in New Hope. On Friday, 1/30/03 the River Horse Brewery in Lambertville will host a Brew-Ha-Ha party for patrons. On Saturday, 1/31/04, there will be a wine and cheese social at the Eagle Ballroom with the Lizanne Knott Trio playing music from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. followed by The Old Neighbors Band from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Social events for each day are included in the price of that day’s pass. Day passes are $32.00 for the Eagle events. Four day passes are also available for $99.00 and includes all social events, other than the Family Film Day events.
The film festival accepts credit cards which can be purchased at our secure site online, www.algonquinfest.org or at Kenny’s News Agency & Bookstore, 17 W. State Street,Doylestown, PA, at Farley’s Book Store, 44 S. Main St., New Hope, Pa at the RADISSON Hotel, 2400 Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose, PA and, after Jan 1, 04 at the Lambertville Trading Company, 43 Bridge Street, Lambertville NJ. Tickets can also be purchased by sending checks only to The Algonquin Film Fest, Box 504, Warrington, PA 18976 or by calling 267-981-1139. Tickets go on sale November 1, 03.
V isit www.algonquinfest.org