Recorder Community Newspapers Out&About GUIDE TO THE ARTS AND LEISURE • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 STILL STOMPING STRONG New Jersey Society marks 50 years of annual Memorial benefit

By SANFORD JOSEPHSON His legacy will be celebrated at this CONTRIBUTING WRITER year’s Stomp with music by Andy Far- ber and his Orchestra featuring spe- In 1968, Pluckemin resident Jack Stine cial guests, vocalist Catherine Russell, had an idea. One of his favorite musical multi-reedist Adrian Cunningham, and performers, jazz clarinetist Pee Wee Rus- trumpeter Warren Vache. sell, had died on Feb. 15, and Stine want- Vocalist Roseanna Vitro, a resident of ed to honor him with a memorial concert. Warren, will be presented with this year’s The first Pee Wee Russell Memorial Stomp Distinguished Musician Award, and jazz was held that year, and two years later, radio station WBGO 88.3FM will be hon- Stine founded the New Jersey Jazz Society. ored as this year’s jazz advocate. From noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, And, as is the tradition, dancing is wel- the 50th annual Pee Wee Russell Memori- come and encouraged, spurred by a group al Stomp will be held at the Hyatt Regency of vintage-clad dancers who annually in Morristown by the Jazz Society. Stine, grace the Pee Wee stage. who died last June at the age of 96, com- bined the first concert with a fundraiser Youth Group and raised more than $3,000 for a scholar- A new feature of this year’s Stomp will ship in Russell’s name at Rutgers Univer- be a performance by the New Jersey Youth sity. Now, the event raises money for schol- Symphony’s Jazz Orchestra conducted by arships at Montclair State University, New alto saxophonist Julius Tolentino, who is Jersey City University, Rowan University, director of the jazz program at Newark and William Paterson University, in addi- Academy in Livingston. tion to Rutgers. Five members of the NJYS Jazz Or- Best known for playing in chestra reside in the area: trumpeter Al- bands, Russell was also considered the varo Caravaca, a resident of Mount Olive first post-swing era modern performer and student at Mount Olive High School; Top: Vocalist Roseanna Vitro of Warren on . An example of his modern- trombonist Eli Foster, Chester, West Mor- will be honored with this year’s Distin- ist playing was a 1960s Impulse album ris Mendham High School; trombonist Pe- guished Musician Award during the New called Ask Me Now, recorded in a piano- ter Han, Chatham, Chatham High School; Jersey Jazz Society’s 50th annual Pee less quartet with valve trombonist Mar- trombonist Daniel Harkins, Mount Ol- Wee Russell Memorial Stomp on Sunday, shall Brown. Reviewing the album for ive, Mount Olive High School; and bass- AllMusic, pointed out that, ist Maxwell Yu, Basking Ridge, Newark April 7. Left: Celebrated jazz saxophonist “Russell, late in life, broke out of the (Dix- Academy. Andy Farber will also joint the fun when ieland) stereotype and played in more it convenes at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in modern settings.” PLEASE SEE JAZZ, PAGE 2 Morristown. PAGE 2 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Out & About newjerseyhills.com

JAZZ: Warren vocalist • POETS CORNER • FROM PAGE 1 Trumpeter Warren Vache, a resident of Rahway, played with Benny Goodman Vitro’s 2011 album, The Music of Ran- in the mid-‘70s and was part of the house I remember once one time when dy Newman, on the Motema label, was band at ’s jazz club in the nominated for a Grammy. Her most recent ‘70s and ‘80s, teaming up with the veteran album, “Tell Me the Truth” (CD Baby: trombonist . I remember once one time when I pressed no. 2018), was described by JazzTimes’ Chris- Condon’s, on West 54th Street, was we were younger than young we topher Loudon as “a return to her south- down the block from another club, Jimmy thought The moment passed ern roots, the , country, soul, gospel, Ryan’s, where legendary trumpeter Roy or so. blushing and softly smiling. jazz and rock that shaped her musical up- Eldridge performed. During their breaks, We heard or saw something We didn’t really know much about each bringing in Hot Springs, Arkansas.” Eldridge and the young Vache would lis- hysterically funny. other Vitro said she is “honored and blown ten to each other. Without acquaintance yet we shared did we dear? away to receive the NJJS Distinguished That, says Vache, was, “the best teach- our laughter standing there among That, dear wife, was many years and Musician Award. I’ve lived in New Jersey ing experience I ever had.” In a review of the many. years for 34 of my 47 years as a performer and Vache’s recent appearance at the Green You put your hand on my shoulder. ago or so. teacher, but I’ll always be grateful to Ar- Mill Jazz Club in Chicago, the Chicago I covered yours with mine. Sir, please, just say that you remember. nett Cobb, master tenor player in Hous- Tribune’s Howard Reich wrote of “the We laughed a moment longer. ton, Texas, for introducing me to jazz.” gracefulness of his lines and the pro- I considered an introduction then - TOM MURRAY foundly melodic character of his solos.” but you tried to pull your hand away. Chester Broadway Since relocating to New York City from Saxophonist Andy Farber studied jazz his native Australia in 2008, multi-reed- composition at the Manhattan School of ist Adrian Cunningham has performed Music, played and wrote arrangements at some of the city’s leading jazz clubs in- for legendary vocalist Jon Hendricks in cluding Birdland, the Blue Note, and Diz- Learn about New Jersey owls March 21 the ‘90s, led the orchestra for the Broad- zy’s Club Coca-Cola. way musical revue, “After Midnight,” and And, he has played with some of New directed the band that backed Tony Ben- York’s leading jazz musicians: trumpet- New Jersey Audubon Society teach- ed hair and other digestive wonders – they nett and Lady Gaga for the PBS special er Wynton Marsalis, trombonist Wy- er/naturalist Dorothy Smullen will host leave behind. “Cheek to Cheek Live.” He has appeared cliffe Gordon, and pianist Ted Rosenthal, “Give a Hoot! Owls of New Jersey” at The program is for children seven and at such venues as Dizzy’s Club Coca-Co- to name a few. Hot House Magazine has 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, at Scherman older. Because seating is limited, please la and the Jazz Standard in New York as called him “indispensable to New York’s Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hard- call and reserve a spot. well as the New Jersey Performing Arts jazz scene,” and All About Jazz described scrabble Road, Bernardsville. The cost is $7 for members, $10 Center in Newark. him as “a young artist who plays as if he Eight species of owls can be found in non-member and suitable for children sev- Catherine Russell (no relation to Pee has been playing for over a century.” Both the state at certain times. en and older. Wee) is a jazz superstar. In 2012, she won Cunningham and Vache record on Arbors In this family program, participants Because seating is limited, register by a Grammy Award for her appearance as a Records. will learn to imitate their calls and how Friday, March 29. To register, call (908) 396- featured artist on the soundtrack album Advance tickets for the Stomp are $40 to investigate those “pellets” – regurgitat- 6386. for the HBO TV series “Boardwalk Em- for NJJS members, $45 for non-members; pire.” Her 2014 Jazz Village album, “Bring tickets at the door are $45 for members, It Back,” received a five-star review from $50 for non-members. Downbeat Magazine, and her 2016 JV al- There will be a cash bar and buffet and bum, “Harlem on My Mind,” was nomi- CDs for sale. NJ Jazz Society president nated for a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Cydney Halpin, a resident of Mount Ar- Recorder Community Newspapers Album. lington, predicts “an afternoon filled with When she appeared at New York’s Bird- fabulous music, artistry, and nostalgia land jazz club in 2015, The New York worthy of a golden anniversary.” Times’ Michelle V. Agins wrote that she & projected “a strength, good humor and There are three ways to order tickets: online at Out About intelligence that engulfed the room in a www.njjs.org; by phone at 800 838-3006/Opt. 1; NEW JERSEY HILLS MEDIA GROUP mood of bonhomie . . . There is no happi- or by sending a check payable to NJJS including er music than early jazz performed with a $3 per order handling fee along with a stamped • • Editor: P.C. Robinson spirit, understanding and a sense of fun. self-addressed envelope to NJJS, c/o Mike Katz, 383 WHAT’S INSIDE Phone: (908) 766-3900 ext. 219 Ms. Russell and her crew brought them Springfield Ave., Suite 217, Summit, NJ 07901. Mail all.” orders must be sent no later than March 20. Fax: (908) 766-6365 Art ...... 7 Address: Film ...... 5 Suite 104, 100 South Jefferson Road, >> GO MOBILE Poetry ...... 2 Whippany, N.J. 07981 Email: Sudoku ...... 4 Find us on your smartphones and tablets at http://m.newjerseyhills.com/ [email protected] mobile_adv/. Theater ...... 5 To be considered for Out & About, please Wine ...... 4 send information by Tuesday, the week before the publication date. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, February 28, 2019 PAGE 3 ‘Simply Steampunk’ exhibition opens March 15

“Simply Steampunk,” the second install- • ”Tea and Treasures: Simply Steampunk, • ”Last Look: Behind the Scenes of Sim- ment of the Morris Museum’s four-year ju- a Curator’s View” lecture and tour 2 p.m., ply Steampunk,” 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. ried exhibition series, “A Cache of Kinetic March 20. Guinness Collection Curator Mi- Accompany the Guinness Collection staff Art,” opens to the public on Friday, March chele Marinelli offers an entertaining jour- into the world of steampunk kinetic art to 15 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 11. ney into the world of kinetic artworks, in- catch a final glimpse before it closes. Artist The exhibition is part of the series that cluding live demonstrations. This event David Bowman will join this tour to share celebrates the Murtogh D. Guinness Collec- includes light refreshments. The cost is $10 his insights on his works in this exhibition. tion of Mechanical Musical Instruments members, $15 non-members, including mu- The event is free for museum members and and Automata. seum admission. $15 non-members. To purchase tickets, call Following the success of last year’s in- (973) 971-3706. augural exhibition, “Curious Characters,” • ”Steampunk 101: Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ with The Museum is located at 6 Norman- this year’s explores the theme of steam- Curator’s Tour,” 1 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Gath- dy Heights Road, Morristown. Hours are punk art, incorporating the aesthetics of er in the museum’s Bickford Theatre for a 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs- 19th-century industrial design and steam big-screen showing of the Martin Scorsese day, Friday and Saturday, and noon – 5 p.m. engine machinery, through 18 works of ki- film, “Hugo.” Following the film, join the Sunday. netic sculpture by 12 artists that were se- Guinness staff for a tour of Simply Steam- In addition, the Museum is open 5 – lected by a jury of practitioners in the field. punk. The event is free for museum mem- 8 p.m. on the second and third Thursday of The artwork on view ranges in scale bers and $8 non-members. the month. Admission to the museum is $10 from jewelry to room-sized installations, adults and $7 children, students and senior and in scope from traditional retro-futur- • ”Build an Automaton! Children’s Work- citizens, and free for museum members. istic sculpture to more broadly-interpreted shop,” 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Join the The museum’s Bickford Theatre offers “Wedding Ring” by Morristown artist Ken- light and soundscapes. These imaginative Guinness staff at a maker’s workshop to as- free parking and full accessibility. Box of- neth MacBain is among many that will be creations are marvels of design, engineer- semble and decorate a kinetic sculpture to fice hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for phone on exhibit as part of “Simply Steampunk,” ing, storytelling, and fantasy that demon- bring home. Workshop fee is $15 per child, sales. the second installment of the Morris Mu- strate the ingenuity of steampunk art to- and free for parents who accompany their seum’s four-year juried exhibition series, d a y. children. Advance registration is neces- For more information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit Morristown resident Kenneth MacBain sary. To reserve, call (973) 971-3706. www.morrismuseum.org. “A Cache of Kinetic Art.” is among the exhibiting artists. He is cur- rently an associate professor in the Art De- partment at New Jersey City University and head of the university’s jewelry/met- als area. His work is included in the perma- A not-for-profit professional regional theatre in residence at Centenary University nent collections of the Museum of Arts and CentenaryStageCo.org • 908-979-0900 Design, The Newark Museum and The Mu- @ LPAC seum of Contemporary Crafts. The exhibit also includes works by Da- Last chance to see… Reflections of Ireland in vid Bowman, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Chris Song & Story Cole, Bend, Ore.; Ken Draim, Pittsburgh, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Pa., Kyle Dries, Glen Oaks, NY; Bradley Litwin, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mike Richison, By Henrik Ibsen • Adapted By John Alan Wyatt March 10 – 3 PM Ocean Township, Will Rockwell, West Or- • Directed by Anne Occhiogrosso Irish Tenor Tim Smith leads his ensemble in an ange; Walter Rossi, New York City, NY; and evening of music and stories embracing Matthew Steinke, Austin, Tex. THRU – MAR. 3 Irish history and culture. Exhibition jurors for this year include Rein Triefeldt, a solar kinetic artist and DARRAH CARR DANCE: co-funder of the Kinetic Art Organization; CEILIDH Brett King of North Carolina, a steampunk artist and costumer and founder of Autom- Mar.23 ataCon; and Ann Aptaker of New York, and 8 PM independent curator, art writer and profes- sor at the New York Institute of Technology. Visitors are also encouraged to active- ly participate in bestowing the People’s Choice Award. Voting by the public begins on Friday, March 15 and concludes on Sun- day, June 30. The People’s Choice Award will be announced on the Museum’s web- An Evening of Live Irish site and through social media on Tuesday, What happens when the truth comes up against Music and Dance! July 2. Featuring live music and champion Irish the will of the majority? step dancers Trent Kowalik and Exhibition Events Timothy Kochka. Other Museum events associated with SPONSORS: the exhibition include: PAGE 4 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Out & About newjerseyhills.com My sub $25 - but priceless - Wednesday Wines

Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand: The place to their brilliance. At a second tasting, the be any summer, especially when it is cold, Ash Rajan The writer is a French-certified Maitre Du Vin Du Bordeaux from the Ecole Du wines sang like wanderlust gypsies spew- dreary winter here in the east coast. I usu- ing pansies and daffodils on the piazza. READ BETWEEN Vin in France. While his hobby passion is wine, Ash, a former Wall Street strategist, is cur- ally chart Australia-bound wander lusters rently a V.P. Investments at Janney Montgomery Scott. Contact him at [email protected] The Merlot Sangiovese marriage is pat- to a pause in New Zealand but they usually THE WINES ent-worthy, completely fooling cynics like turn the pause into an immersion. me that two fleshy, exuberant grapes can- I would too if Kim Crawford’s Rosé was not achieve harmony. served up under a Makamaka tree, native of your car. Mendoza, Argentina is home base for Luca’s Olive Oil is a nice distraction from to New Zealand. Its melon and berry notes The Les Dauphins colorful retro label striking Malbecs and the occasional Cab. this feverish winemaking, its golden exte- play like a bell choir while making Kim and harks to the carnival fervor of a Coney Is- BenMarco from also from the Balbo suite rior matching the honey texture virgin Erica Crawford’s Sauvignon Blanc from land ride, its Grenache and Syrah, organ- delivers pepper and an alluvial minerality oil inside. Their Brunello Castel Giacon- Marlborough a fruit-cart surprise: when ically produced from the Cote Du Rhone yet fresh and balanced mouthfeel, only sur- do, a prolific scorer with my peer critics – you are expecting green apple and melon, is exactly what the doctor ordered for this passed by its kissing cousin, BenMarco Ex- often in the high 90s – earns its pedigree typical of Marlborough, you get lush tropi- clime. presivo, the Merlot and Cab Franc blend, from a waves of fruit laced with minerali- cal guava, mango and passion fruit. The Nebbiolo in Italy’s Piedmont raised and my favorite varietal blend at the Blend- ty with an undercurrent of butter-soft tan- Notable notes emanate from the follow- Villadoria Barolo, while closer to $35 is a ing Lab in my school in Bordeaux. nins a wet-stone dryness that curbs the ing wines in my recent tasting reviews. value compared to his other pricey broth- This $200 blockbuster needs your belts fruit’s exuberance from overkill. Great Ital- They are not all sub $25 but pretty close and ers in the same neighborhood. Aged in Sla- fastened and your driving mocs on as you ian food pairer. Frescobaldi’s charming yet are my Wednesday wines served both as an vonian oak barrels for 18 months, it de- navigate the test circuit at Nurburgring. unassuming patriarch, Lamberto told me, aperitif by a warm fireplace or with pizza livers a masculine jolt of cherry, leather, Picture an army of velvety tannins with “Even as a 700-year-old entity, it is import- and chicken wings. truffle with a hint of white pepper. berried helmets charging your palette. Ani- ant to constantly be evolving.” The creamy and smooth Eve Chardon- Susana Balbo’s signature Rose‘ is a go-to mo, the other House meritage blend, had Mar Raventos Cuvee Barcelona is a re- nay from Washington’s State Charles Smith favorite, one for the novel silhouette of the the same castle-door storming entrance, I freshing Spanish bubbly from one of the Wines with citrus and peach blossoms bottle and the rose-bush blush of the juice. recall. There is a momentary vanilla pause oldest winemaking families in Spain, its packs in a little patch of summer much like Good balance and structure for a fun vari- in the assault of white pepper and jammied statement being, “I belong to the 15th of 18 its Merlot sister from the same winery, The etal like a rose‘. For that matter its sister boysenberry and then the rear cavalry of generations and grew up among vineyards Velvet Devil. Perfect, after scraping the ice from Balbo, a Brioso white blend from Ar- French oak and cabernet franc, flag un- since I was a child.” gentina, pairs well with Chilean bass, rab- furled make the last pass through the gul- It shows in his pale straw-hued sparkler bit stew and dim sum. But the rock star in let. Monster wine from a gifted wine family that brings a compact basket of lavender, Weekly SUDOKU the green room is Susana Balbo’s Cab blend with a giving soul. white flowers and fresh white linen to its with firm tannins, not fruit-bomb this but Robert Mondavi’s very limited produc- creamy mouthfeel. by Linda Thistle a minerally complex, velevety wine to sip tion “M.” Patriarch Michael says it best: While in the land of the conquistadors, and share with a best friend. ”Part of the beauty of working with the a mention of Rioja – its native son – can- 8 5 3 The Ruffinos never cease to amaze me family is when you marry the generations, not go unmentioned. This one is a unique at their price points. The Il Ducale is a Pi- you get the best of both experiences.” Ani- Riserva from Bodega Beronia. The toffee 9 7 6 not Grigio unlike other Grigios that I do not mo, both the cab and the sauvignon blanc and caramel associated in fine single males take that seriously, but its Friuli terroir ex- and the more accessible price-point Em- show up rather unusually as do valrhona. 5 1 7 plodes with intense, melon, gooseberry and blem cab are evidence. Can’t wait till summer to have this again. 4 7 6 1 jackfruit that it makes you Oliver Twist My council has had the Frescobaldi’s Salut. Grab onto those fake summer-like wanting more. Luca and Lucente before and blushed at days this winter. 6 5 3 3 9 4 7 6 1 Tom Chapin visits Morristown March 22 4 3 2 2 8 9 Popular folk icon and Grammy His infectious songs, sterling musician- Award-winner Tom Chapin comes to Mor- ship and personal warmth consistently ristown on Friday, March 22, as part of the shine through, whether he’s performing on Place a number in the empty boxes Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series at Mor- record or in a concert hall, an outdoor festi- in such a way that each row across, ristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Norman- val, a school, in front of a symphony orches- each column down and each small dy Heights Road, Morristown. tra or in an intimate coffeehouse. The New 9-box square contains all of the Chapin, a.k.a. the Hudson Valley Trouba- York Times called Chapin “one of the great numbers from one to nine. dor, takes to the stage at 7:30 p.m. personalities in contemporary folk music,” In a career that spans six decades, 26 al- while Billboard called him “the best family DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK: ◆ ◆ ◆ bums and three Grammy Awards, Chapin artist around” and described him as “total- – brother of late musician Harry Chapin, ly captivating.” ◆ Moderate ◆◆ Challenging and whose roots include a family home in Singer/songwriter Dan Pelletier will ◆◆◆ HOO BOY! Sussex County – has maintained two long Three-time Grammy award-winner Tom open the evening. and productive parallel careers, both as a Chapin performs as part of the Minstrel © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. highly respected contemporary folk artist Admission is $10 at the door for all 13 and over, and Acoustic Concert Series at Morristown and as a pioneer in the field of children’s free for children 12 and under. For more information, music. Unitarian Fellowship on Friday, March 22. call (973) 335-9489, or visit www.folkproject.org. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, February 28, 2019 PAGE 5

FILM REVIEW: ‘THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD’ • THEATER CALENDAR • The brutality of war, in living color CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER >> ‘THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD’ mulated through the war in Iraq. There, we FILM CRITIC are shockingly but matter-of-factly remind- ”Enemy of the People,” a Centenary Rated R, released by Warner ed of how even in a democratic govern- Stage Company production starring “They Shall Not Grow Old,” a haunting Bros. Directed by Peter Jackson ment framed by brilliant minds who hoped Randall Duk Kim and directed by Anne documentary commissioned by Britain’s and starring British soldiers who for a destiny far more egalitarian, the scur- Occhiogrosso, through Sunday, March 3, Imperial War Museum to commemorate served in WWI. Running time: 99 rilous and gluttonous have used their pow- Sitnik Theatre, Lackland Performing Arts Center, 715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown. the centennial of the conclusion of World minutes. er not for the good of the commonweal, but War I – originally called The Great War – is ★★★★ in the service of their insatiable pockets. Adapted by John Alan Wyatt and di- a brilliant homage, an artistic accomplish- Hence, if it takes a war or so, what the rected by Occhiogrosso, Kim’s wife, the ment and a must-see for film students, his- hell. “Thins out the herd; improves the production will feature Kim as Dr. Thom- tory buffs and cineastes alike. of 18. There is no escaping the glint of fa- breed.” In these so very young soldiers’ as Stockmann supported by an acting While director Peter Jackson’s numer- talism in their eyes, belying the bravado gazes we sense a kindredness, as if they company of professional and local talent ous “Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings” fan- of comrades in arms, excited at what will want to share a brief breath with us, to tell from the tri-state area and Centenary tasies have long established him as a box be the adventure of their lives, the violent us, how in essence their fate symbolizes University. First published in 1882, the office juggernaut, this 99-minute paean to cause of their demise, or the beginning of the mendacity of the ages. play is about Dr. Thomas Stockmann, a all who found themselves engulfed, devas- an infirmity for all their remaining years. Maybe a former college professor of medical officer charged with inspecting tated, changed forever or killed in the war It’s all there in the footage originally gar- mine was a bit drunk when, one day, he the public baths on which the prosperity that was supposed to end all wars compel- nered by the brave pioneers of motion pic- angrily walked into his History of Labor of his native town depends. He finds the lingly adds “groundbreaking” to the adjec- ture journalism, the guardians of posteri- class at 8:30 a.m. that Iowa morning in water to be contaminated. When he tives describing his filmmaking prowess. ty, and assurance that the truth of history 1968, strode to the blackboard and wrote refuses to be silenced, he is declared an In authorizing its assignment, the muse- will survive. the word, “Bauxite.” enemy of the people. Performances are 8 um instituted one strict rule: Mr. Jackson After all, history is unrelenting in its “Want to know why we’re in Vietnam?” p.m. Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March was to use only actual footage from the 100 honesty. Pick an age, any age, and then he loudly asked. “That’s why! Class dis- 2; 2 p.m. Sunday March 3, and Wednes- hours that had survived the ten decades interpolate or extrapolate as the notion missed.” day, Feb. 27 and 7:30 p.m. on Thursday since the end of hostilities and the 600 or so steers you. There you’ll find the necessary Up until this point, that less than Feb. 28. Tickets are $25 matinees, $27.50 hours of audio from actual survivors who truth of noble and generous heroes peren- one-minute lecture and a reading in high Thursdays and Fridays, and $29.50 Satur- had been interviewed as late as the 1970s. nially fighting the good fight against greed school of Erich Maria Remarque’s “All day evenings. The Centenary Stage Com- The resulting masterpiece not only and corruption. Quiet on the Western Front” served as the pany box office is located in the Lackland made do with the available resources, but Surely we must defeat Hitlers and their two most influential elements of my anti- Performing Arts Center on the campus magically wrung from them a motherlode would-be successors. But be wary of the war vehemence. of Centenary University. The box office is of information and thought heretofore evil fear monger, chanting us into his false I now add “They Shall Not Grow Old” to open 1 – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, locked away for the lack of technical inge- conflicts. Contemplating those startled the cause, with the hope that one day the and two hours prior to all scheduled nuity. Now it’s in color and 3D. We are con- eyes of the young British soldiers who, as very idea of an antiwar book or movie will performances. To purchase tickets, call tinually wowed by the achievement. Tennyson poeticized, “Theirs not to rea- be a superfluous sentiment, the artifact of the box office at (908) 979-0900 or visit As Jackson and his ingenious comple- son why, Theirs but to do and die,” we de- a barbarism long extinguished. centenarystageco.org. ment of artisans mine secrets long hidden cry the profiteers of war. in celluloid previously thought to be unre- While there is no empirical proof of storable, we are amazed by both the pro- conspiracy, in addition to the covetous cess and the substance, and certainly more grasp for real estate and the inbred stu- than a bit saddened by the realization that pidity of monarchs bereft of diplomacy a race of beings so competent in this his- or sympathy, it’s fairly substantiated that torical resurrection of facts and philoso- arms manufacturers had their sway in the phies was nonetheless unable to avoid the horror that murdered one million British cataclysms of its subject matter. soldiers. We peer with no small amount of sym- Flash forward to the documentation im- pathetic helplessness at the young men, peccably laid out in “Vice” (2018), the biop- many of them essentially stowaways who ic about Vice President Dick Cheney’s rise signed up before attaining the required age to power and the tremendous fortune accu- Spring Craft fair coming to Morristown

The 29th annual Spring CraftMorristown tography. Show hours are 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, will be held from Friday, March 15 through March 15, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, March Sunday, March 17 at the Morristown Ar- 16 and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17. mory, 430 Western Ave., Morristown. General admission is $9 (includes unlim- Shoppers can find functional and sculp- ited re-entry all weekend); $8 seniors and tural works in ceramics, glass, metal, fiber, veterans, and free for children under 6. wood and mixed media as well as fine art For more information, visit www.artrid- painting, printmaking, drawing and pho- er.com or call (845) 331-7900. PAGE 6 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Out & About newjerseyhills.com Exhibit to spotlight Chatham artist’s work

“Sally Abbott: Recent Work,” a solo Abbott a valuable background to evolve show of paintings by Sally Abbott, Cha- into a painter. tham artist and world traveler, will open Her work can be found in collections with a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri- Indiana, California, Florida, Louisiana, day, March 15, in the Lundt-Glover Gal- North Carolina, New Hampshire, New lery at the Chatham Township municipal Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Virgin- building at 58 Meyersville Road. ia, South Carolina and Texas as well as in “My paintings are all interpretations of New Jersey. my travels through the lens as I see vistas of land, sea and sky to photograph and ‘Strolling Gallery’ then to paint,” Abbott explained. “They The Art League of the Chathams also tell the story of my own personal observa- will feature its “strolling gallery” at the tions, and how I translate them onto can- municipal building, displaying works by vas: the world as I see it.” its member artists. Her landscapes, seascapes, skyscapes The Art League’s Spring Show will run and still life paintings focus on light and from Friday, March 15, through Friday, textures. Abbott noted her fun and whim- June 7, during normal business hours, sical “Rooster Series” is inspired by Andy 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Warhol’s Elizabeth Taylor series, and can Art is available for sale. For informa- be enjoyed as single paintings or hung in tion, call the municipal building office at groupings. (973) 635-4600. Abbott’s work comes from a lifetime The township municipal building is ac- of rich art experiences. Studying art at cessible to the handicapped, and the Art Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.; League’s exhibition is free and open to collecting regional art; curating while the public. dealing with New York galleries and mu- Chatham artist Sally Abbott, looking over her whimsical portrait “Nick in Great-Grand- seums; serving as a museum board mem- For information about the Art League of the pa Tommy’s Helmet,” will be spotlighted in a solo show in the Art League of the Cha- ber; fund-raising for the arts, science, his- Chathams, visit http://www.artleagueofthecha- thams’ Spring Exhibit, opening with a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March tory and preservation — all have given thams.org/. 15, at the Chatham Township municipal building at 58 Meyersville Road.

Art exhibit to open Celebrate Mardi Gras in Watchung at Buck Garden

The good times will roll when the Stanley Turrentine, Marcus Roberts, Wyn- Somerset County Park Commis- Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road, ton Marsalis, Jennifer Holiday and many sion’s Leonard J. Buck Garden 11 Watchung, celebrates Mardi Gras featur- other great jazz artist. Vocalist and record- Layton Road, Far Hills, is hosting its ing bassist Thaddeus Expose and others at ing artist Leonard began performing at age annual annual “Art & Photography 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Those who attend six in Detroit coffee houses with her par- Exhibit” now through Friday, March can meet the musicians while nibbling on ents, blues/folk icons David and Roselyn. 22 in the visitor’s center. King Cake, beignets and more at a dessert A Chicago native, McCune has been serv- The exhibit can be viewed 10 a.m. to reception. ing as a principal music instructor, compos- 4 p.m. Monday to Friday,. There will Exposé, who returns to the arts center er, counselor, arranger, and performer with by a special weekend viewing noon to for the Mardi Gras festivities, will be joined a special concentration in the jazz, classical, 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. by vocalist Arlee Leonard, pianist Brandon and gospel genres. He was selected in 1998- Admission is free to visitors on all McCune, drummer Alvester Garnett, Mi- 1999 as a U.S. Jazz Ambassador to Africa. days. chael Green on the trumpet and Marty Ei- Garnett was born in Richmond, Virgin- Creative works on display feature gen on the clarinet. ia. He has worked with Betty Carter’s trio the garden as seen through the eyes Tickets are $18 in advance, and $22 ($20 while at the same time becoming a mem- of a wide range of talented individu- for arts center members and $10 for stu- ber of Abbey Lincoln’s quartet for over two als, from dedicated hobbyists to work- dents) at the door. They may be purchased years. Green is a faculty member at West- ing professionals. at watchungartscenter.eventbrite.com, in minster Conservatory, Princeton, teaching The photographs and paintings person or by mail. Include an email address while maintaining an active freelance ca- show the garden from many perspec- or phone number. The mailing address is reer, performing in both jazz and classical tives, from sweeping landscape views Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road, ensembles and orchestras. to portraits of individual flowers. Watchung, 07069. Eigen has appeared many times at the The work of more than 40 artists Watchung Arts Center, Bickford Theatre, and photographers are on display in The Performers Shanghai Jazz, and Trumpets, and recent- the exhibit.. Exposé has had a career as a free-lance ly appeared at the world famous Birdland For information on the exhibit or musician throughout the country and in- Thaddeus Expose will perform at Watchung in Manhattan with Carrie Jackson and Rio other garden programs, call (908) 722- ternationally. He has shared the stage with Arts Center on Saturday, March 2. Clemente. 1200, ext. 5621. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, February 28, 2019 PAGE 7

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ACRYLICS Spring show of the Art League of the and free for children under 12 and MCHS Chathams, Friday, March 15, through Friday, members. For more information, call MCHS “Sally Abbott: Recent Work,” a solo June 7, the Chatham Township municipal at (973) 267-3465 or visit MorrisCountyHisto- show of paintings by Sally Abbott, Chatham building, 58 Meyersville Road. The works ry.org. artist and world traveler, opens with a recep- can be viewed during normal business hours, tion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Art is available for sale. in the Lundt-Glover Gallery at the Chatham For information, call the municipal building OILS Township municipal building at 58 Meyers- office at (973) 635-4600. ville Road. ”Crossing Lines,” a solo exhibition by Juried Exhibition, members of the Center Paul Edward Pinkman, Saturday, March 2 – for Contemporary Art, Saturday, March 2 through Sunday, March 31, Watchung Arts MIXED MEDIA through Thursday, March 28, Bernardsville Center, 18 Stirling Road, Watchung. Free Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Ber- public opening reception 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, ”Women in the Arts,” Sunday, March 3 nardsville. Artists’ reception is 2 – 4 p.m. March 3. Pinkman has worked with the cen- through Sunday, April 7, Farmstead Arts Cen- Sunday, March 3. The exhibition will feature “A Warm Italian Afternoon” by Nancy Ori ter since 1992 and is currently vice president ter, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, on more than 30 works of art selected by New of the center’s visual arts programming. His the historic grounds of the Kennedy Martin is among the dozens of photographs on Jersey-based artist Jill Kerwick. Her selections work was seen in a special exhibit at the Lou- Stelle Farmstead. The annual celebration display at the Bernardsville Public Library were made from nearly 200 entries submit- vre, Paris, in 2015, the Monmouth Museum, of Women’s History Month features work throughout February. ted by Center members in a variety of media, Lincroft, and Kinsey Institute, Bloomington, by five regional artists: Laura Shabazz of including painting, charcoal, ink, graphite, IN. Gallery hours are noon – 5 p.m. Tuesdays Bernardsville, Irene Grabowski of Basking Gallery hours are during temple functions photography, digital art, ceramics and mixed. – Fridays; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturdays. for more Ridge, Harmony Dougher of Summit, Rober- and by appointment during business hours information, visit WatchungArts.org or call ‘Iconic Culture: From Little Black ta Scott of Middlesex and Diane Churchill of Monday through Friday. To arrange a private (908) 753-0190. Dress to Bell Bottom,’ Acorn Hall, 68 Nyack, NY. The exhibit will feature a variety viewing, call or text (973) 532-2268 or email Morris Ave., Morristown. Through Sunday, of mediums, including painting, collage and [email protected]. For more information June 16, 2019. The Morris County Historical photography. Most works will be for sale. An on MCCA, visit www.morriscountyartassoc. PHOTOGRAPHY Society exhibit highlights the trend-setting opening reception will beheld 1 – 4 p.m. on org. stylings of Garbrielle “Coco” Chanel to the Sunday, March 3. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. ”Passage,” photography by Florham Park ”More Than a Feeling,” a group exhibi- colorful bell-bottom trousers of the 1970s, – 1 p.m. Mondays – Wednesdays, 1 – 4 p.m. resident Jennifer Hughes, through March tion of contemporary work, through Tues- and explores more than 50 years of cultural at The Gallery at the Summit Free Public Saturdays and Sundays. For more informa- day, March 19, Raritan Valley Community tion contact Kathy Harris at 908-636-7576 or history through a retrospective featuring Library , 75 Maple St., Summit. The exhibit College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. - email [email protected]. more than 100 pieces from its historic collec comes courtesy of a partnership between This exhibition, curated and organized by tion. In addition to fashions, Iconic Culture the library and the Visual Art Center of New Morris County Art Association member faculty member Darren McManus, will in- highlights cultural milestones in local, state, Jersey, located at 68 Elm St., Summit. Hughes, exhibition, through March 23, Linda Grandis clude work in a variety of media from 13 and national history that coincided with the according to her biography, is a mixed media Blatt Gallery of Temple B’nai Or, 60 Overlook artists in the form of painting, drawing, Roaring 20s, Great Depression, World War artist and photographer who brings a love of Road, Morristown. Works include paintings sculpture, digital media, and textile design. II, Civil Rights Movement, and Vietnam Era. storytelling and a penchant for the offbeat by Mary Hodgson, Caitlin Lodato, Diana Gallery hours are 3 – 8 p.m. Mondays and This multimedia exhibit features music, tele- to her work from a career in film, television Mrgual, Vicki Starger, Joan Thomas and Ther- Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 vision shows, and radio broadcasts. Acorn and event design in New York City and San essa Tomeo; origami by Itoko Kobayashi, dig- a.m.-6 p.m.Thursdays, and 1 – 4 p.m. Fridays. Hall is open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Francisco. Library hours are 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ital photography by Harriet Kushins, wood For further information, contact the Visual Thursdays, 1 – 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission, Mondays – Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fridays sculpture by Anthony Limitone, and water and Performing Arts Department, (908) 218- which includes the exhibits and landscaped and Saturdays, and 1 – 5 p.m. Sundays. collage on canvas by Leina’ala Schwartz. 8876 or visit www.raritanval.edu. grounds, is $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students,

Learn about the skies at these sensory friendly shows WeeklySUDOKU Answer The Raritan Valley Community College ened, and the audio lowered and kept at a Planetarium, 118 Lamington Road, Branch- consistent level. 748596321 burg, will present the sensory friend- The show will include music, laser lights, ly astronomy and music show, “The Sky stories, and information about the planets, 913287465 Above,” at 5 p.m. on Saturdays, March 2 the Moon and constellations. and April 6. All informtion will be presented on a 256314987 Lasting about 45 minutes, the program very basic level for everyone to understand. 894763152 is specially designed for families with chil- Admission for the shows is $10 per per- dren on the autism spectrum or those with son. 621845793 developmental disabilities, with a comfort- Because seating is limited in the plant- able and judgment-free space welcoming to earium, reservations are strongly suggest- 537921648 all. ed. 379652814 During the show, doors will remain open The Raritan Valley Community College For more information on these and oth- so children may freely leave and return if Planetarium will present two sensory er planetarium shows, and to reserve seats 485139276 they choose. friendly astronomy/music shows at 5 p.m. for these or future events, call (908) 231-8805 Lights will be dimmed rather than dark- or visit www.raritanval.edu/planetarium. 162478539 Saturdays, March 2 and April 6. PAGE 8 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Out & About newjerseyhills.com OUR TABLE IS READY YNew at The Grain House B D M Coppertop Pub y eb cCoy

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