A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2018 Page 19 AddamsFest Activities ‘Monster Mash’ Poetry Set for the Weekend Haunts Carriage House WESTFIELD – AddamsFest kicks a.m. at the WML, located at 550 East off its first-annual celebration of car- Broad Street. This family-oriented toonist Charles Addams, who is best workshop will talk about Mr. Addams known for his creation of the ficti- from a cartoonist’s point of view. Mr. tious Addams Family. Mr. Addams Galindo (aka Feggo) will share sto- grew up in Westfield and graduated ries and anecdotes about Westfield’s from Westfield High School, where famous artist, how Mr. Addams influ- he regularly drew cartoons for the enced other cartoonists worldwide, Weather Vane. This weekend, the and why his peculiar sense of humor Town of Westfield made his charac- has set aside funds ters a household to host a variety of name. He will events centered also lead a hands- around Mr. on cartoon activ- Addams. ity showing the CHORAL COLLABORATION...The Westfield High School Chorale will join Gomez’s Lec- audience how to the NJIO and Crescent Choral Society in a performance of Joseph Haydn’s Mass ture Series will draw their own in Time of War on Saturday, November 3, at 5 p.m. in the Crescent Avenue provide attendees cartoons. Presbyterian Church, Plainfield. Pictured are members of the NJIO. with the chance to Tickets for the get to know the library events are Susan Myrill Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times man behind the free, although MONSTER MASH...Fully costumed poets and friends get ready for perfor- WHS Chorale Joins NJIO drawings, what in- advance reserva- mances at the Carriage House in Fanwood Tuesday, October 16. spired him, how he tions are highly lived as a boy recommended on And Crescent Choral Society growing up in the AddamsFest By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Cranford, and school superintendent Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield and dig website at of Mountainside, started with Emily WESTFIELD — Crescent Concerts “Kettledrum Mass” because the tympani deeper into the www.addamsfest.com/ FANWOOD – The frosty night air Dickinson’s “I Felt a Funeral in my presents the Crescent Choral Society in is featured in two movements, espe- hidden messages lecture-series. outside the Carriage House in Brain.” She then elicited laughs with a performance of Joseph Haydn’s Mass cially the Benedictus and Agnus Dei. behind his work. The Charles Fanwood provided a spooky atmo- her additional choice of “The Ghoul” in Time of War on Saturday, November Although Austria was at war with France Events include: Addams Walking sphere to kick off the Halloween sea- whose narrator delights in chomping when Haydn composed this Mass, there 3, at 5 p.m. in the Crescent Avenue The Life of The Rialto by Charles Addams Tour, hosted by son with readings of ghostly, ghoul- on little children’s bones. Presbyterian Church, Plainfield. In is no overt sign, beyond the unusual use Charles Addams, the Westfield His- ish and ghastly themed poems. As Gary Szelc of Fanwood, passing honor of the Centennial of the end of of tympani, that it was written in re- by Addams Enthusiast Ron torical Society, will be held on Satur- part of the Carriage House Poetry himself off as Mr. Hyde, read a clever World War I (November 11, 1918), Dr. sponse to the conflict between the two MacCloskey, on Saturday, October day, October 27, at 4 p.m. The tour Series held in the Patricia Kuran Arts piece in the voice of Edgar Allen Poe’s Deborah Simpkin King will conduct a countries. In more recent times, Leonard 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the Westfield begins at the Presbyterian Church of Center, “Monster Mash” featured cos- little brother. The allusions to Poe’s collaborative event featuring not only Bernstein did use it for political pur- Memorial Library (WML). Westfield Cemetery, 140 Mountain tumed New Jersey poets who read most famous works were scattered the Crescent Choral Society, but also poses when he performed it before The Lighter Side of Darkness fea- Avenue. Architect Greg Blasi will lead their own poems, as well as the works throughout the piece and elicited both the Westfield High School Chorale and 3000 people (and 10,000 people stand- tures Moderator Pat Brentano, panelsits a walking tour past Mr. Addams’ child- of such time-honored poets as Edgar groans and giggles as recognition members of the New Jersey ing outside in the rain) at the National Esquire Magazine Cartoon and Humor hood home, his favorite haunts and the Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson and Sylvia washed over the audience. He also Intergenerational Orchestra. This tri- Cathedral in Washington, DC on the Editor Bob Mankoff, University of house said to have inspired his Addams Plath, on Tuesday, October 16. read a poem written by an 8-year-old partite collaboration represents Cres- second inauguration of President Nixon Pennsylvania School of Design Senior Family creations. Tickets are $5 for The scheduled readers were as di- girl, “My Next-Door Neighbor is a cent Concerts’ continuing work toward in 1973 during the Vietnam Conflict. Lecturer David Comberg and Artist Westfield Historical Society members verse in their backgrounds as the selec- Witch” that made Mr. Szelc remark a full-community engagement in the Tickets may be purchased at the door and Psychologist Gail Winbury in a and $10 for non-members. Advance tions they performed. Tom Plante of about the girl’s potential as an ac- arts. The concert will also include a on the day of performance or may be panel discussion about Mr. Addams tickets are available online at Fanwood read the narrative poem “The claimed poet in the coming years. work by American composer Gwyneth ordered online at crescentconcerts.org. and how he used humor to shine a light westfieldhistoricalsociety.org. Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes. It’s a Garwood’s Amanda Berry offered Walker that dynamically addresses is- For more information, please call (908) into the dark corners of our minds. It The Addams Art Exhibit with about love tale from 18th century rural En- what she called a “different look at sues of war and peace. Dr. King’s vision 756-2468. Ticket prices: General Ad- will be held on Saturday, October 27, at 40 pieces of art is on display through gland where a highwayman is in love horror” with “Elmo the Dentist,” which is to make music that is exciting and mission-$25, Seniors-$20, Students- 2 p.m. at the WML. the weekend at the James Ward Man- with Bess, a landlord’s daughter. He she read in a creepy Elmo voice. relevant to her listeners. $10. The Crescent Avenue Presbyte- The Chas Addams Workshop by sion. escapes ambush when Bess sacrifices Last on the scheduled performers’ Haydn’s Mass in Time of War (Missa rian Church is located at Watchung New Yorker Cartoonist Felipe Galindo For a full schedule, please visit her life to warn him. The ghosts of the line-up was Tony Gruenewald of in Tempore Bello) is one of the most Avenue at East Seventh Street, will be held Sunday, October 28, at 11 www.addamsfest.com. lovers meet again on moonlit nights. Edison, who gave a slightly skewed popular masses of his 14 mass settings. Plainfield. Ample free parking is avail- Bob Rosenbloom of Bound Brook version of monsters in reading a poem It’s also called the “Paukenmesse” or able. used a droll delivery with the comic that sided with Frankenstein’s mon- poem “Dear Dracula.” His jocular ster. He continued with a portion of Entries Due Saturday choice of readings is not surprising “Night of the Living Dead” and “Zom- Folk Singer Steve Forbert since he has appeared in comedy bies of New York.” showcases and as a stand-up comic. Ms. Kenny, founding director, in- For NJPF Photog. Show John McDermott is the recipient of vited the crowd to join them next To Sing at JCC Saturday AREA— Photographers are invited be cash awards for Excellence and the Fanwood Arts Council’s Carriage month on November 8, at 8 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – Folk rocker co-written with Therese Boyd. The to submit photographs to be consid- Merit. A show prospectus is available House Poetry Prize for his poem “Cen- when Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr Steve Forbert will perform songs span- memoir offers a uniquely introspective ered for exhibition at the 24th Juried on the NJPF website. sus 2016,” which took first place and other dignitaries will help the ning a career of more than 40 years at view of a life and career during a period Photography Exhibit of the New Jer- The public is invited to attend the among 821 entries. His reading in- group celebrate the 20th anniversary the Jewish Community Center of Cen- of cultural upheaval and the author’s sey Photography Forum, one of the opening reception on Sunday, No- cluded the witches’ scene from of the Carriage House Poetry Series. tral NJ on Saturday, October 27, at 8 emerging self-awareness. most important juried photography vember 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at which Macbeth with the “Boil, boil, toil and For more information, call (908) p.m. Rocker Lisa Bouchelle, who fre- Simultaneous with the book’s release shows annually and attracts entries time awards will be presented and trouble” incantation. 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. To see quently performs at venues all along the comes an evocative new Steve Forbert from all over New Jersey. everyone will have an opportunity to Dragging her chains behind her the Carriage House Poetry Series cal- Jersey shore, will open the show. album entitled The Magic Tree. The LP The exhibit is open to any photogra- meet the artists. The exhibit is free and sporting a machete hanging from endar, visit http:// Advance tickets are $27 and can be offers a series of songs gleaned from pher able to hand deliver their work to and open to the public during busi- her head, Nancy Lubarsky of carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com. purchased at www.jccnj.org or by call- previously recorded acoustic demos, the Watchung Arts Center on the ness hours of the Watchung Arts Cen- ing (908) 889-8800, ext. 253. The con- augmented with new backing tracks. Watchung Circle in Watchung, on Sat- ter: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, cert is part of the on-going Split Level The JCC of Central New Jersey is urday, October 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Friday: noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, The Diary of Anne Frank Concert Series which highlights criti- located at 1391 Martine Avenue in The cost is $20 for every two photo- 10 to 3 p.m. The exhibit will be curated cally acclaimed singer-songwriters in a Scotch Plains. graphs entered. There is no limit to the by Nancy Ori of Berkeley Heights. uniquely intimate setting. number of entries, however, all entries All of the images will be for sale with Takes the Stage at CHS Mr. Forbert had success early on must be professionally presented and a portion of the proceeds going to CRANFORD — The Cranford Wischusen), and their son, Peter (Max with a string of critically acclaimed and Free Tickets Available securely wired for hanging. There will support the Watchung Arts Center. High School (CHS) Performing Arts Wisnefski). A few months into their commercially accepted albums includ- Department will present The Diary of ordeal, Mr. Dussell (Andrew Gordon), ing Alive on Arrival (1978), Jackrabbit to See Instant Family Anne Frank on November 2 and 3 at a dentist, also seeks refuge from the Slim (1979), and Little Stevie Orbit WESTFIELD — Complimentary 7:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. Nazi persecution. The family’s sur- (1980) and a most unlikely smash hit tickets are available for a private ‘Full Circle’ Features Art The play’s plot revolves around Anne vival hinges on the outside assistance single, “Romeo’s Tune.” screening Tuesday, November 6, of Frank’s diary accounts and recounts of Otto Frank’s loyal secretary, Meip His career had its share of triumphs Mark Wahlberg’s upcoming movie the 25-month ordeal of the Frank and Gies (Rose Michetti), and a trusted as well as stumbles and disappoint- Instant Family about a couple who By Westfielder Shoenmann Van Daan families in the attic of the employee Mr. Kraler (Dan Klimko). ments, as did his private life. Through it looks to the foster care system to start AREA – Elise Shoenemann, daugh- “Colored Pencil Hockey Player”. factory owned by Otto Frank. Though Rounding out the cast are Nazi sol- all, over the course of a marriage, di- a family. Presented by the Social Sta- ter of Robert and Wendy Shoenemann Gabe and SuzAnne Barabas will be usually associated with tragedy, the diers, seniors Matthew Mallick, Jacob vorce, raising three children, writing tus Co., the screening begins at 7 p.m. of Westfield, will have an acrylic paint- honored at Full Circle 2018 for having majority of the drama captures the Adams, and Brandon Greenfield. and recording 18 studio albums and at Westfield’s New Vision Rialto The- ing in the contemporary visual art ex- the vision to recognize the artistic tal- indominable spirit of the 15-year-old Performance dates are Friday, No- fronting an ever changing line-up of atre. To secure up to four complimen- hibit at Full Circle 2018 Then & Now ents that resided inside the minds of protagonist, Anne, and her never-end- vember 2, and Saturday, November supporting musicians, he persevered tary tickets, log on to on Saturday, November 3, at the those who simply needed an outlet or ing desire to return to school and 3, at 7:30 p.m. Reserved tickets will and stayed true to his roots and the folk www.eventbrite.com/e/instant-fam- Matheny Medical and Educational method for exposing their creativity. unflappable faith in the future. be available online through ethos. ily-westfield-nj-preview-screening- Center. The exhibit will celebrate the The sale of every piece of Arts Ac- Sophomore Nina Randazzo is mak- chs.booktix.com. Reserved seats are Now, those life-changing experiences tickets-51088082831. Tickets are Silver Anniversary of Arts Access, a cess artwork directly benefits the Arts ing her CHS debut as Anne. Her par- $10 and student rush tickets are $5 have been chronicled by Mr. Forbert in first-come, first-served and attendees unique fine arts program where indi- Access Program and its artists. The ents, Otto and Edith Frank, are being and available only at the door. The his recently released autobiography must arrive 30-45 minutes prior to the viduals with disabilities can fully ex- proceeds from original artwork — played by junior Sullivan Grace and dress rehearsal on Thursday, Novem- “Big City Cat: My Life In Folk Rock,” screening to claim their seats. press themselves in the creative arts. paintings, prints, and sculptures — are senior Nora Sullivan. Katie Manhardt ber 1, is free for senior citizens and Full Circle 2018 Then & Now, will shared evenly: 50 percent goes di- plays her sister, Margot. Joining the begins at 7:30 p.m. For additional feature 70 pieces of visual art created rectly to the artists in support of their Frank family in the Annex is a co- information, please contact Ginger by 59 artists and a stage performance professional careers, and 50 percent worker, Mr. Van Daan (Noah Wohlsen). Burd, [email protected] highlighting drama, dance, and cre- goes to the program to help subsidize He is accompanied by his wife (Katrina or call, (908)-709-6272. ative writing from Arts Access artists. the cost of art materials and framing. Joe Matousek, a facilitator of the Artists are also paid a licensing fee for
program, recognizes that each artist the use of their art in wearable and “is so individual and needs some- functional art merchandise, including The 11th Annual thing different. I adapt to who they jewelry, scarves, ties, and mugs. are and what they want.” Full Circle 2018 Then & Now will be Hale Speaker Series The stage presentation will include held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Made possible by grants from four dance performances, three poem November 3, in The Robert Schonhorn recitations, and two short plays enacted Arts Center on the Matheny campus at The Anne and Lee Hale Fund and by actors from Premiere Stages at Kean 65 Highland Ave. in Peapack. The con- The Thomas Glasser Foundation
University. temporary visual art exhibit will begin Hosted by the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library One of the dance pieces will be by at 3 p.m., followed by the stage perfor- artist Michael Martin. Mr. Martin is mance at 3:45 p.m. After the stage typical of the individuals with disabili- presentation, a reception will feature “Architectural Gems ties whose creative talents have been food and dessert tastings. unlocked by Arts Access. All four of his Admission is $50. For tickets: in Westfield” limbs are compromised, and he is un- artsaccessprogram.org/event/full- able to speak, but, after being enrolled circle-2018; [email protected], or Carol Tener in the Arts Access Program at age 21 (908) 234-0011, ext. 260. All proceeds nearly 20 years ago, he has flourished raised through Full Circle 2018 will Longtime Westfield as an artist. In addition to the dance he benefit Matheny and the Arts Access has choreographed, his digital piece, Program. resident, realtor and Westfield Historical Society Board member
Wednesday, November 7 7:00 pm Westfield Memorial Library
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