passaic county september 2016 please take one ...Free! passaic county cultural & heritage council @ pccc Hunting at Explore and learn about history in a new way at Lambert Castle. This summer, the Passaic County Historical Society created the Lambert Castle Scavenger Hunt, a new activity perfect for kids ages 3 to 10. The idea was to have families experience the history of the building, its architecture and the surrounding grounds in an interactive way. The trial run was so successful that the PCHS has added the scavenger hunt as part of its regular programming. The idea is simple: visitors receive a clue sheet and are directed to search throughout the building, following hints and looking for clues. Some may be directed to search for portraits of historical figures, a specific stained glass window, imposing tower or

Within the historic Lambert Castle and on its surrounding grounds, families can spend a day participating in a scavanger hunt.

specific sculptures on the grounds of the museum. Each successful explorer is rewarded with a prize from the treasure chest. Truly fun for the whole family, the search begins when visitors get a worksheet at the front desk where the tour begins. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children (ages 4 and under free). Go to lambertcastle.org for hours and info. The non-profit PCHS was founded to cultivate interest in the rich history of Passaic County. Lambert Castle, at 3 Valley Rd., , showcases examples of the cultural and artistic diversity of all 16 communities, as well as examples of the natural, civil, military, and ecclesiastical history of our area. The PCHS also maintains a library and archive which houses manuscripts, newspaper files, books and photographs of historical and genealogical interest regarding Passaic County. Pg. 2 • september 2016 artsnews @ passaic county

The 25th Annual Labor Day Parade will kick off on The Association of the Arts (RMAA) Sept. 4 at 1:30 pm at the Botto House, 83 Norwood St., presents the 2016 Open Photography Exhibition at Haledon and finish at the Great Falls Historic District in Ringwood Manor State Park through Sept. 21. Gallery Paterson. This year’s Grand Marshal is Sherryl Gordon, hours are 1 to 4 pm, Wednesdays, weekends, and holidays. Executive Director of the American Federation of State, Admission to the gallery is free but the NJ State Parks County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, System charges a parking fee until Labor Day. Go to Council 1. It was on June 28, 1894 that President Grover ringwoodmanorarts.org for more info. Cleveland signed the bill that made Labor Day a legal national holiday. In that same year, on Sept. 3, the first The Lunchbox Learning Program at the Wayne Public official holiday was celebrated and every first Monday of Library will host Carol Simon Levin on Sept. 14 as she September thereafter. Also on Sept. 4 at 3 pm at the Botto discusses Bridge Builder in Petticoats; Emily Warren House, the public is invited to a performance of the new Roebling. On Sept. 28, Michael Rudolph, Esq., presents Triangle Fire opera performed by members of the Estate Planning for the 21st Century . Sponsored by the Metropolitan Philharmonic Chorus and the Friends of the Wayne Public Library, doors open at noon Industrial Union Council (IUC) Solidarity Singers. For for refreshments and each free, one-hour program begins at details, call 973-595-7953, e-mail [email protected] 12:30 pm. The library is at 461 Valley Rd., Wayne. For or visit labormuseum.net. info, call 973-694-4272 x5408 or write to [email protected]. Paterson artist RoByn Thompson will fill the gallery of the through Oct. 9 with dream-based The Garden State Opera of New Jersey presents imagery with 30 acrylic paintings with sculptural elements Weber’s Abu Hassan and scenes from Hindemith’s Mathis representing the denizens who populate her dreams. der Maler on Oct. 23 at 4 pm at the Caldwell University Thompson’s own inability to remember her own dreams Student Center Auditorium (120 Bloomfield Ave., led to the genesis of these works and her other dream- Caldwell). Tickets are $20 and $15 for students and based projects as she developed a desire to dream seniors. The performance is staged with an orchestra. vicariously through others. A reception for the artist is on Additionally, the operas will be sung in German with Sept. 18 from 1 to 4 pm. The Paterson Museum is at 2 English supertitles. There will also be a matinee Market St., in the historic district. Hours are Tuesday performance of Abu Hassan for students at the same through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and on weekends from location on Oct. 21 at 11 am. For info, call 973-685-9972 12:30 to 4:30 pm. For info call 973-321-1260. or visit Garden State Opera’s website at The Friends of the Louis Bay 2nd Library presents the www.gardenstateopera.org. 30th Annual Outdoor Art Show and Sale on Sept. 17, from 10 am to 3 pm at 345 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne. This free The 13th Passaic County Film Festival is on April 22, event showcases the work of fine artists and crafts people 2017 at 10 am in Paterson’s . Film from communities across North Jersey. It also offers entries are due on Jan. 29, 2017 and may be no more than children’s programming, the Friends’ annual bake sale, face 10 minutes in length. Filmmakers must live, work, or painting and live jazz and classical music. In the event of attend school in Passaic County. Categories of the rain, the show will be held indoors. Info: contact Rich competition include general short film; public service Troncone at 862-333-9316 or [email protected]. announcement; documentary; music video and tourism, or eco-tourism; history short film. Awards will be given The Harmony Singers embark on their 52nd year by for best film, best short film that highlights the issue of beginning preparations for its December Holiday Concert. mental health awareness. North Jersey Federal Credit Rehearsals begin on Sept. 13 at the Preakness School, Union provides a $1,000 prize and selects a filmmaker to 1009 Hamburg Tpk., Wayne, at 7:30 pm. Male and female produce a video to help promote the services of the credit voices of all ages and skill level are invited: sopranos, union. There is no cost to enter a film or to attend the altos, tenors and basses. No audition is necessary but festival. Also, on Oct. 22 at 10 am, there is a free volunteers must be able to read music and/or have workshop covering topics such as scriptwriting, editing, previous experience singing choral parts. Dues for adults sound, lighting and working with actors. To attend the are $75 per year (no charge for students) which covers the workshop or for info, rules and the 2017 application cost of sheet music purchase, concert facility rental costs, form, contact [email protected] or visit insurance and publicity. Info at harmonysingersnj.org. passaiccountynj.org/film. september 2016 artsnews @ passaic county • Pg. 3

September brings a new music series, autumn asters and crocuses to the New Jersey State Botanical Garden (NJBG) in Ringwood. The Botanical Garden offers stunning annual fall foliage displays and is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm. Garden admission is always free and parking is also free in the fall, winter and spring. The new Carriage House Concerts offers “folk with a sophisticated contemporary sound” with Carolann Solebello on Sept. 24 and Arlon Bennett on Oct. 15. Concerts are at 2 pm and tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. NJBG volunteers offer free garden tours Sundays at 2 pm through the end of October, weather permitting. Meet at the Carolann Solebello and Arlon Bennett perform at the NJBG in Ringwood. Carriage House Visitor Center, and wear Federici died in Paterson in 1964 and is buried in Holy sturdy shoes. Attend a free Lilac Care Workshop on Sept. Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa. His sculpture of an angel 17, from 9 am until 1 pm with a lilac lesson at 10 am. marks the spot. The exhibit is on long term display and is Bring gloves, clippers and be dressed for hands-on anticipated to be on the 3rd floor of the museum, which is learning. Tours of the ground floor of historic on Valley Rd. on the Clifton/ Paterson border, for several Manor are on Sept. 11, from 11 am to 3 pm. Donations are years. Viewing the exhibit is a part of regular admission for $7 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; $3 for children Lambert Castle. For hours and fees visit lambertcastle.org. aged 6-12; and free for children under age 6. On Sept. 25, at 10 am, Don Torino of the Bergen County Audubon Society will lead visitors on a free Audubon Nature Walk. Meet at the Carriage House Visitor Center. NJBG volunteer docents also offer guided Group Tours of both Skylands Manor and the Botanical Garden year-round. For fees and more, call 973-962-9534 or go to njbg.org.

Gaetano Federici: Sculptor is a new exhibit at Lambert Castle which is the result of a three-and-half-year conservation project initiated by the Passaic County Historical Society in 2013. Some 30 original works by this prominent Paterson artist, many of which have not been on view in over 20 years, were restored through funds donated by individuals, organizations and businesses in Passaic County. Many are the plaster plaques and statuettes which served as models for the artist’s public sculptures. The exhibit also displays several finished works, including the museum’s newly acquired Laughing Girl (1930), a marble bust which is considered one of the best examples of Federici’s ability to portray a natural smile. Born in Italy in 1880, Federici came to America as a child and grew up in Paterson. Once he took up sculpture, he could have lived anywhere, but chose to stay in the gritty industrial city. He lived in a house at 33 N. Eighth St. that still stands today, and had studios on Oliver Street and at 369 Market St. Gaetano Federici at work on a sculpture of Nathan Barnert. Pg. 4 • september 2016 artsnews @ passaic county

A Civil War Living History Weekend and Candle Lantern Tours at Long Pond Ironworks will be staged Oct. 1 from 11 am to 5 pm, and Oct. 2 from 10 am to 3 pm. Union reenactors from the 6th New Hampshire Volunteers, one of the only regiments to fight in all theaters of the Civil War and return with their original regimental colors, will perform military drills as they live a day in the life of a soldier. Meet officers who will talk on various aspects of the war and soldiering. Cost is $5 per adult and $1 per child. On Oct. 1 at 8 pm, The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks (FOLPI) offer a guided candlelight tour through the historic district which will culminate with entertainment by the musicians of the 6th New Hampshire (above) performing 19th century music. Tickets are $10 per adult; children under 12 will not be admitted. The 175-acre Long Pond Ironworks Historic District in West Milford is designated a National Historic Landmark. FOLPI is a nonprofit volunteer organization working in cooperation with the NJ Division of Parks and Forestry to preserve, restore, and interpret the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District. For info, write to [email protected], or visit longpondironworks.org.