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Absolut Gallery Opening ~ Both Sides Now

The Grand Opening of the Absolut Gallery will be held at the Inn At Newtown on Sunday, August 26 from 2:00-4:00 pm.

The premier presentation of the Absolut Gallery will be the dual exhibit BOTH SIDES NOW! — A study in contrasting styles, techniques and inspirations by artists Gayle Gleckler and Tony Woolner of North Salem, NY. In this is creative collaboration; acrylic painter Gleckler and monoprint artist Woolner share their views of Portugal reflecting by their unique artistic perspectives.

As a tribute to the exhibit and the show, jazz singer Lisa Maxwell will perform the title song, BOTH SIDES NOW! — Inspired by the Joni Mitchell classic, "It's life's illusions we recall…" Ms. Maxwell will also perform a number of tunes from her show at The Metropolitan Room and her recent albums.

OPENING RECEPTION
The Fairchild Room: 2-4pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

PASSED hors d’Oeuvres
~ Portuguese Seasoned Goat Cheese Crostini
with Fresh Fruit and Honey
~ Portuguese Pulled Pork Mini Sliders
~ Cod & Potato Fish Cakes with Chipotle Aioli
~ Portuguese Roast Beef on Crostini with Horseradish Sauce
~ Smoked Salmon with Créme Fraîche on Cucumber
~ Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms

COCKTAILS
MUMM Champagne

SALACIOUS SANTIAGO
Absolut Citron, splash of pomegranate liqueur, lemonade, cranberry juices

SINFUL SINTRA
Absolut Berri Acai, Chambord, cranberry juice, sour mix

PICO VERMELHO
Absolut, olive juice, dash of tobasco, 3 olives

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Jazz Singer Lisa Maxwell
with Mike McGuirk, Bass and Jay Azzolina, Guitar 

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For Brunch and Dinner, Executive Chef Milton Curillo will be preparing special Portuguese-inspired dishes. 

BRUNCH SPECIAL 
$12.00
Portuguese Frittata ~ Linguiza, Caramelized Shallots, Bell Peppers, Cueso Fresco, served with Potatoes and Fresh Fruit

DINNER SPECIAL
APPETIZER: $12.00
Prosciutto & Portuguese Marinated Goat Cheese with Apricot 
ENTREE: $29.00
Lobster Paella :: Linguiza, Mussels, Clams, Calamari & Chicken

Join us before or after the show for Brunch or Dinner... Reservations strongly recommended!

Full Brunch Menu: www.theinnatnewtown.com/sunday_brunch.html

Full Dinner Menu:
http://www.theinnatnewtown.com/dinner.html

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