Sheva Fruitman is a multi-faceted talent. A former photography major at Bard, she has worked, and exhibited frequently, as an artist, photographer, and designer. For the display cases in the Stevenson Library she has designed an installation that features some examples of her creations, organized around the theme of blue. The exhibition includes photographs, found objects, collages made from an old issue of Vogue magazine, and examples of her jewelry. She likes a recent quotation by Pico Iyer as a statement of her views about art making and living a creative life:

“it’s only by remaining constantly mobile, keeping your voice as fluid and versatile as the world around you, that you can begin to be true to who you really are.”

Opening reception on April 26, 4:30–7:00 p.m.

Contact: Jeanette McDonald mcdonald@bard.edu 845-758-7158
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Take the Bard Bike 2013 pledge.

• Bard celebrates National Bike Month every May. Bike to Bard Day is Friday May 17. Meet at Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe between 8:00 and 8:30am; we will depart for Bard on the 'safer' route at 8:30am. Friday bikers: TEXT 'ibike' to 845-538-4055 and get a free small coffee before the ride. Offer good for all Bard bikers till 11am.
• Saturday May 11: Join the EcoReps for a guided bike ride to the Village of Red Hook. It's also Red Hook's Apple Blossom Day, so bring some money and browse the street vendors.
• Red Hook Greenway and Trails Committee hosts the annual Tour de Red Hook. May 19: This family-friendly ride connects Bard with both villages, Red Hook and Tivoli, on an afternoon in May. Find it on FaceBook.
• Bard has a BikeShare program—members borrow a bike for up to 48 hours. Email bc3274@bard.edu to details.

Contact: Laurie B Husted husted@bard.edu 845-758-7180
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Contact Karen Gardner at kgardner@bard.edu.

Contact: 845-758-7539
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Join the Maple Lane Community Center after-school program and tutor kids. Contact VISTA Volunteer Nate Zeitlin at nzeitlin@bard.edu.

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Volunteer at Queens Galley in Kingston each week. Contact Jananie Ravi at jravi@bard.edu.

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