“SERENADE OF THE WETLANDS”: Delaware River Harmony, an event featuring music, poetry, and visual art that showcases the talent of artists inspired by the Delaware River including TingTing Hsu, whose work is shown here, is on September 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center.

Join D&R Greenway and the Artful Deposit Gallery on Thursday, September 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, for Delaware River Harmony, an evening where nature and art converge with the vibrant spirit of the community. It will be blend of music, poetry, and visual art as they showcase the talent of artists inspired by the Delaware River. Tickets are $35 per person with proceeds benefiting the Discovery Center at Point Breeze. RSVP by calling (609) 924.4646 or at drgreenway.org.

Guests will experience a relaxing coffeehouse atmosphere while enjoying refreshments courtesy of Under the Moon Café. “Along the Delaware River & Crosswicks Creek” exhibiting artists Shawn Campbell, Kate Graves, Pat Proniewski, and Alan Fetterman will give presentations about how the Delaware River inspired their art. Inspirational readings from published poets Dan Aubrey, Alan Fetterman, Lois Harrod, Derrick Owens, and Maxine Sussman will reflect the beauty of the natural environment.

Local Guitarist Mick Chorba, musician/singer/songwriter/recording artist of The Successful Failures will enhance the exhibit with original songs from his album Celebrating the Delaware River.

“This fun event is a gathering of like-minded people who care about protecting the Delaware River, the lifeblood of our communities,” said Linda Mead, president and CEO of D&R Greenway Land Trust. “At our Discovery Center at Point Breeze, our educational exhibits and programs share how each of us can make a difference in protecting clean water while also telling stories about the history of the land through thousands of years.”

“Art speaks in many ways and in every language,” said CJ Mugavero, owner and gallerist of The Artful Deposit Gallery. “Looking forward to hearing many voices through song, poetry, and fine art; in harmony and celebration of the mighty Delaware River and its tributaries.”

For more information, visit drgreenway.org.