A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 27, 2000 Page 21 Arts & Entertainment

Book Discussion Slated Meryl Leigh Bezrutczyk At Fanwood Library Continued from Page 22 FANWOOD — The Fanwood Memorial Library, Yorker with a defi- located at North Avenue and nite spunk and atti- Tillotson Road, will hold a tude,” said Meryl. book discussion on Thurs- “It’s a totally differ- day, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. ent change,” she Librarian Ruth Ahnert will added, comparing lead a discussion of “The her past roles. Gazebo,” written by Emily When Meryl cap- Grayson. Interested indi- tured the scholarship viduals are urged to read generously offered the book before the meet- by the Westfield Glee ing date. Club, her voice Anyone who needs the earned her victory. book may pick up a copy at She performed the library. For more infor- “Come Unto Him” by mation, please call the li- Handel, “Tonight, brary at (908) 322-6400. Tonight” from West Side Story and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.” She will offer op- Editorial eratic, traditional A MUSICAL PARTNERSHIP…Blending education and music is a special feature of the Westfield Symphony and show selections Continued from Page 22 Orchestra’s (WSO) “Caravan 2000” program. The Orchestra recently performed Hansel and Gretel for for her appearance Westfield’s fourth graders. The program is made possible by contributions from The Westfield Foundation, the district’s Fine Arts Department, The Westfield Coalition for the Arts and The Recording Industry’s Music at the Glee Club’s Performance Trust Fund. Pictured, left to right, are: Betsy Chance of the Foundation, Assistant Principal at Performance for his role as Andy concerts while ac- Franklin Elementary School Pat Rooney and WSO Director and Conductor Maestro David Wroe. Kaufman in Man on the Moon. companied by Tho- Although earning a golden mas Booth. The con- bucket of popcorn from MTV certs will be pre- Westfield Symphony Orchestra Helps won’t quite measure up to a statue sented on Saturday, of the golden boy, Carey de- April 29, at 8 p.m. at serves recognition for epitomiz- the First Baptist ing himself. Some say he was Church of Westfield Bring Hansel and Gretel to School Kaufman re-incarnated. and on Sunday, While MTV has nominated April 29, at 4 p.m. at WESTFIELD – Approximately way Maestro Wroe and the stage through the performance. This is some of Oscar’s like Haley the First Congrega- 500 fourth grade students in the director arranged the two-hour definitely a keeper! I look forward to Joe Osment of , tional Church of Westfield school district enjoyed a opera into a 45-minute assembly next year.” Boy’s Don’t Cry’s Hilary Swank Westfield. performance of Humperdinck’s for children.” For more information about the and Chloe Sevigny, these thespi- “She’s a very nice SPUNKY IN SCOTCH PLAINS...Meryl’s role Hansel and Gretel by the Westfield She continued, “I feel Westfield WSO’s education programs and the ans will most likely not be giving person,” remarked Symphony Orchestra (WSO) on students were exposed to a vital 2000-2001 season, please call (908) as Rizzo in Grease at Scotch Plains-Fanwood April 6. component of their music education 232-9400. an acceptance speech on the Dale Juntilla of the High School was a true learning experience. Sponsored by The Westfield glammed and overly-glitzed stage Westfield Glee Club. Foundation, the district’s Fine Arts Haydn and Brahms Trios at MTV. Chances are, that honor “She is very active in Department, The Westfield Coa- will go to the likes of Sarah the community and will do well dancing muscles at the Center lition for the Arts and The Re- Michelle Gellar for “Best Villain” in the music world.” for Dance Education in Clark in cording Industry’s Music Perfor- and “Best Female Performance” Although she is on a waiting order to strengthen her dancing mance Trust Fund, the WSO pre- Planned by Arbor Chamber in and Mike sented the performance as part list for membership to it’s the- repertoire. of the Orchestra’s “Caravan 2000” WESTFIELD — Violinist Emi Ohi Piano Trio, Hob. XV, 24; Ives’s Piano Myers for “Best Comedic Perfor- ater group, Meryl will take her Her plans also include Plays in music education program. Resnick and cellist Matthias Naegele Trio; Adolphe’s Duo for Violin and mance” in Austin Powers. place as a freshman in Wagner the Park in Edison’s Roosevelt Several months ago, Westfield’s will join pianist Lenore Davis in the Cello; and Brahms’s Piano Trio in C Always an interesting (to say College’s Arts Administration Park and auditioning for an “in- fourth grade teachers received a final concert of the Arbor Chamber Minor, Op. 101. A pre-concert talk by the least) category at MTV’s Movie Program in Staten Island. She tense” program of music, theater, teaching outline in preparation for Music Society’s 1999-2000 series. This composer John Sichel will take place Awards is “Best Kiss.” Qualifica- also plans to audition as a non- acting and dance called “Cap 21” the music program. program will be given on Saturday, at each venue 45 minutes before the tions here have more to do with Linda M. King, Supervisor of Fine April 29, at 8 p.m. in Maplewood at the performance. major for the college’s music at . Arts for the district stated, “The Burgdorff Cultural Center, 10 Durand Violinist Emi Ohi Resnick currently grossing us out and catering more department. For the young artist who has performance of Hansel and Gretel Road; and on Sunday, April 30, at 4 divides her time between the United to the absurd than love and ro- Until she is officially packed nearly knocked Stockard by the Westfield Symphony Cara- p.m. in Westfield, at St. Paul’s Episco- States and Europe, where she is con- mance. Going for the shock value, and ready for Wagner, Meryl will Channing from her Rizzo reign, van was outstanding! We are par- pal Church, 414 East Broad Street. certmaster of the Dutch Radio Cham- two lesbian kissing scenes are do all she can to build up those it’s full speed ahead. ticularly amazed at the wonderful Both concerts will feature Haydn’s ber Orchestra. up for the golden popcorn buck- Cellist Matthias Naegele resides in ets: Hilary Swank and Chloe Amsterdam and has performed as a Please send Sevigny’s exchange in Boys Don’t soloist and chamber musician in Eu- A&E Press Releases to: [email protected] rope, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Cry and and Asia. He performs regularly with and ’s swapping in by 4 p.m. on Fridays chamber ensemble groups, including Cruel Intentions. Gotta love that for consideration. the Prometheus Piano Quartet, the Music MTV mentality. Project, An Die Musik, and Anthony Different demographics, differ- Newman’s Brandenburg Collegium. He has performed numerous times with the ent mindsets. Same ol’ purpose – Arbor Chamber Music Society. to keep us on the edge of our Pianist Lenore Fishman Davis, a couches, entertained, shocked, Westfield resident, made her concert amused and confused. May the The Main Ingredient debut at age seven in New York’s best trendy, pin-up, cult figure Town Hall. She has appeared as a win… soloist and a chamber musician in concert halls throughout the United * * * * * States and in Europe. Best Movie: The Matrix Potato Soup With Ham & Leeks In 1991, she founded the Arbor Best Male Performance: Jim Chamber Music Society with the goal Carey, Man on the Moon 3 tbsp. butter 3 c. chicken broth of bringing the world’s finest chamber Best Female Performance: 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 1/2 tbsp. chives music performers to audi- Sarah Michelle Gellar, Cruel In- 3 leeks, sliced Dash of pepper ences in concert halls and in schools. 1/2 lb. cooked ham, cubed The Arbor Chamber Music Society’s tentions programming is made possible in part Breakthrough Male Perfor- Melt butter in large saucepan, adding leeks. Saute over a low by the New Jersey Council on the Arts mance: , American flame for approximately 7 minutes. Add broth and potatoes. through grants administered by the Cook mixture over medium heat for approximately 10 min- Pie utes. Crush some of the potatoes while in the pan cooking with Essex County Office of Cultural and Breakthrough Female Per- Heritage Affairs and the Union County a spoon or fork. Add ham and simmer. Season with pepper and Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. formance: Selma Blair, Cruel In- decorate with chives. Serves about 4. It is funded as well by grants from tentions the Bergen Foundation, the Westfield Best On-Screen Duo: Mike Foundation, and the Union County Myers and Verne Troyer, Austin Freeholders HEART Grant program. Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me NEW JERSEY’S OLDEST The Society receives generous sup- FINE ART…This striking necklace by CBL Fine Art Gallery of Westfield Best Villain: Sarah Michelle • COMMUNITY THEATER • and West Orange is an example of the selections of craftsmanship port from Simpson Home Improve- Gellar, Cruel Intentions ments, Hayward Industries, and Chase available at the 42nd Annual Westfield Hadassah Fine Art and Crafts Best Comedic Performance: • • Show on Sunday, May 7, from noon to 9 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El. Manhattan Bank. The Cranford Dramatic Club Proudly Presents... Admission is $17.50 for general Mike Myers, Austin Powers: The admission and $14 for seniors. Stu- Spy Who Shagged Me ART SHOW TO AID MEDICAL RESEARCH, EDUCATION dents are admitted free in Westfield Best Musical Performance: and for $8 in Maplewood. “Just the Two of Us,” Austin Pow- • • The concerts are recommended for Lend Me ers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Westfield Hadassah Fine Art, ages 10 years and older. Tickets and brochures can be obtained at the door, Best Kiss: Sarah Michelle • • or by calling (908) 232-1116 or by e- Gellar and Selma Blair, Cruel In- Crafts Show Planned for May 6 mail at [email protected]. tentions • A Tenor • WESTFIELD – The Westfield pieces. It is based on the artist’s Mountainside Native to Sign the Tony Award winning comedy hit by Ken Ludwig Chapter of Hadassah invites the “Temple Series” paintings, which public to explore “The Shape of was influenced by his visit to Egypt “Side-splittingly hilarious... one of the Art” at the 42nd Annual Fine Art and the tombs in the Valley of the Book at Hospital Fundraiser • • and Crafts Show to be held Satur- Kings in 1981. funniest comedies to hit Broadway in day, May 6, and Sunday, May 7, at “The Art Show has been tre- MOUNTAINSIDE – Harvey and efforts to help children.” Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. mendously successful over the Bea Alter of Bayberry Card & Gift She added that, in the past, they • years.” • The Art Show serves as the pri- years,” commented Chairperson Shop in Mountainside announced that have donated the proceeds from raffles mary means of fulfilling Westfield’s Evelyn Hollander. “We are proud a native of the borough and author for a Beanie Baby Tree and a Beanie Chapter’s commitment to the show has helped medical re- Edward Einhorn will sign copies of his Baby/Pokemon wreath. Hadassah’s projects. searchers and physicians to newly-released book, “Paradox in Oz” Published by the Hungry Tiger Press, • Fridays, May 5, 12 & 19 – 8:00 pm • “The Shape of Art” is inspired by achieve significant breakthroughs at a fundraising book-signing to aid Mr. Einhorn’s book contains 100 col- the work of the Hadassah’s com- in healthcare.” children at the Children’s Specialized orful illustrations by Eric Shanower Saturdays, May 6, 13 & 20 – 8:00 pm missioned artist, Richard Founded in 1912, Hadassah is Hospital (CSH). who was challenged by the book’s Reserved seating tickets only $15.00 Anuszkiewicz, a seminal figure in Israel’s medical pacesetter in heal- The event will be held on Saturday, visual paradoxes. • • the 20th century Op Art move- ing, teaching and research. May 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mr. Alter called the book-signing a ment. He is renowned for his use This fundraiser will debut with a Bayberry Shop. “wonderful opportunity for children Box Office (908) 276-7611 of dramatic color and geometric preview Cocktail Reception for “It’s no paradox that we will not to have a personally signed book by a • Mastercard and Visa accepted • rhythms. patrons on May 6. It will be open receive any monetary benefit from the local author.” The show will feature the work to the public on May 7 from noon book sales,” Mr. Alter said, since all “If enough people attend the book- Free, lighted, on-site parking proceeds will benefit CSH. signing and purchase books, then we of today’s leading artists and to 9 p.m. “Needless to say, we were thrilled and members of the CSH Auxiliary craftspeople, including pottery, Admission is $3 for adults and when the Alters told us that they have will be grateful and able to carry out • • glass, sculpture, fine art, crafts, $1.50 for senior citizens. Students arranged to have Mr. Einhorn for a our mission – to help children at the jewelry and quilts. are admitted free. Lunch and snacks book-signing benefit for the Auxil- hospital,” he stated. • Mr. Anuszkiewicz has created a will be available. iary,” stated Auxiliary President Mrs. Complimentary refreshments will • • • serigraph especially for the annual For additional information, Elmer Talcott. “The Alters have been be served, courtesy of the Auxiliary show in addition to 125 other please call (908) 233-6531. generous in supporting the Auxiliary’s members. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK