GOLF in ESSEX COUNTY! Hendricks Field Golf Course Renovation to Be Completed by Summer 2021

THE SPIRIT OF

Summer 2021

GOLF IN ESSEX COUNTY! Hendricks Field Golf Course Renovation to be Completed by Summer 2021

PAGE 74 PAGE 105 PAGE 1120 PAGE 2212 Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. EX COUN S TY Essex County Executive ES and the Board of County Commissioners

Daniel K. Salvante DERBY Director of Parks, Recreation 2021 and Cultural Affairs PUTTINGPUTTING ESSEX ESSEX COUNTY COUNTY FIRST FIRST COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE

Historic Dear Friend, During this worldwide pandemic, we learned just how important our open Hendricks spaces are and how closely they influence our quality of life. During the last 14 months, we watched as the usage in our parks and reservations skyrocketed. With restaurants, museums, libraries, concert halls, movie theaters and other en- Field Golf tertainment venues closed, the public turned to the green meadows, hiking trails and spectacular vistas to occupy their time, spend extra energy and escape the anxiety and uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus. Course

Now that warmer temperatures are returning, we invite you back to our historic Parks System to experience not only the natural wonders found here but also the Set to myriad of events being scheduled. Exercise your spirit of adventure with a visit to Turtle Back Zoo where you can see animals from five continents. Get your heartrate up on our Treetop Adventure and Zip Line, paddle boating on the reopen After a nearly yearlong renovation Reservoir or hiking one of our natural trails. Stop by the Environmental Center RENOVATIONS TO HENDRICKS FIELD project, Hendricks Field Golf Course to learn about butterflies, ecosystems and more. And create your own “big • Re-grassing of greens will reopen this summer. Nine of its 18 fish” story at our Children’s Fishing Derby series. Later this summer, spend an Summer • Building/rebuilding several holes evening under the stars enjoying our Summer Concert Series and Fireworks holes received major facelifts that will • Building/rebuilding bunkers Spectaculars. make the course more environmentally • Improving drainage 2021 pliable, aesthetically pleasing and • Reducing blind shots We hope you enjoy everything that Essex County has to offer. provide increased community access. • Modernizing bathrooms Together we will continue Putting Essex County First. Upon reopening, Hendricks golfers will be welcomed by lush green turf, clean Hendricks Field Golf Course is an historic facility of the Essex County Sincerely, Golf experienced a resurgence in sand bunkers and a putting green. The Parks System. Its development dates 2020 throughout Essex County building and rebuilding of several holes back to the 20th century. Motivated as golf courses provided a refuge and bunkers will eliminate blind spots by a surging demand for tee times where visitors could safely enjoy and improve drainage. Modernization of a sense of normalcy during the the bathroom facilities and redecoration at Weequahic Park Golf Course in 1916, several thousand residents Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a late of the clubhouse are enhancements that petitioned the Parks Commission for the Essex County Executive season opening and some modifications will make for a more pleasant experience construction of an additional golf course. and the Board of County Commissioners to play, the three distinct and historic and enjoyable game. golf courses that make up Essex County Soon thereafter, Harmon W. Hendricks Daniel K. Salvante Golf – Francis Byrne Golf Course in Tim Christ, Director of Golf Operations, donated a portion of the Forest Hill Golf Director of Parks, Recreation and West Orange, Weequahic Golf Course is anxious to welcome golf enthusiasts Course, situated on the Hendricks estate Cultural Affairs in Newark and Hendricks Field Golf back to the course. Christ credits north of Branch Brook Park. Renowned Course in Belleville – accommodated the success of Essex County Golf to golf architect Charles Banks designed more than 110,000 rounds of play last DiVincenzo, who spearheaded the the 18-hole course. Hendricks Field Golf BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS year. With the sport’s popularity on the current project and advocated for its Course opened to the public on July 20, rise in Essex County, new golfers will be financing through the NJ Green Acres 1929, attracting over 30,000 golfers in Wayne L. Richardson, President delighted by the improvements underway and the Division of Community Affairs its first six months. Carlos M. Pomares, Vice President at Hendricks Golf Course. grant programs. In addition to the course “This is an extremely exciting time for Tyshammie L. Cooper Leonard M. Luciano upgrades, future improvements are Brendan W. Gill Robert Mercado “Hendricks Field always was a great Hendricks. The course improvements planned that will include the expansion Romaine Graham Patricia Sebold recreation resource for our residents. will be a great addition to public golf. of programming by The First Tee of Rufus I. Johnson Our current projects will position We want to provide a significant the course as a golf destination for Metropolitan New York at Hendricks and golf experience to the public that is experienced and beginner golfers as well addition of an outdoor pavilion. affordable for them to play,” Christ said. as children learning the sport,” Essex The First Tee program, under the “Hendricks is a wonderful opportunity County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, for people who may otherwise never Jr. said. “The improvements being made leadership of Ed Brockner, introduces the game of golf to children and teens. get to play a Charles Banks course at here will bring the nationally recognized a private club. I love what we are doing The First Tee program to our second It currently operates a very active Hendricks Field Golf Course Hole 4 Cover Photo by Corey Danieli at CLD Studios here in Essex County for the public and course to introduce the game of golf program at the Weequahic Golf Course for the kids,” he added. to a new generation and make playing in Newark. With the facility upgrades This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the at Hendricks Field more enjoyable and underway, the exceeding popular For more information about the Arts. The Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs received an operating picturesque for our long-time golfers,” he programs will expand to Hendricks Field Essex County Golf Courses, visit support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department added. n of State. in 2022. essexcountyparks.org/golf. 2 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 3 in-person programming requires mask child, $12 adult or $30 per family (2 are required. For information, call wearing and social distancing. adults, 2 children). 973.228.8776. Fee: $30 per family (up to two adults and two children) ESSEX COUNTY Field Trip Offerings for SUMMER 2021 PROGRAMS or $10 per child; $12 per adult SPOTLIGHT Organized Groups (Schools, Scouts, Church/Community Passaic River Canoe Trip Evening Paddle On the Passaic Organizations, Home-schoolers, Etc.) Saturday, June 12 from 9am to 1pm Wednesday, July 21 and Tuesday, For adults and children ages 12 and August 3 from 6:30-8:30pm FILMS BEGIN Virtual Field Trips up. Paddle up the Passaic River from For adults and children ages 10 RAIN WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Seasonal events sponsored $50 per program, 45 minutes the Environmental Center to Okner Park and older. Take a leisurely paddle CANCELS IN JULY & AUGUST! AT DUSK by the Essex County Choose from the Following Virtual Field in Livingston. Pack your own snack to on the Passaic River! Paddlers will Enjoy blockbuster movies under the stars on Department of Parks, Trip Topics: enjoy at the park and then float back enjoy scenery and peacefulness as down to Garibaldi Hall from where the they paddle up the river and float the rooftop of our Zoo parking deck. Select Wednesday Recreation and Cultural Affairs Seasonal Discovery Nature Tour, Frog Pond Science, Backyard Birding, canoes launched. The session includes downstream. Geared for beginners and evenings in July & August. This event takes place Lenape Learning Area Tour & Lenape basic paddling safety and techniques children 10 and up accompanied by a outside of the Zoo. Zoo admission is not Skills, Camping 101, Fish & Fishing and all equipment. For intermediate parent or guardian. Meet in the Garibaldi required to attend. Bring your own chair. 101, Passaic River Studies, Mighty and advanced paddlers. Children ages Hall parking lot. Advanced registration FREE ADMISSION ESSEX COUNTY CODEY ARENA Migrations, Butterflies, Wild about 12 and up may paddle with a parent and minimum number of participants 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange or guardian. Advanced registration are required. For information, call Wildlife Recycling (grant funded/free for July 7 July 14 July 21 973.731.3828 Essex County institutions while funds and minimum number of participants 973.228.8776. Fee: $15 per person www.essexcountynj.org/codeyarena last), Green Building Tour, Honeybees are required. For information, call & Native Pollinators, and more! 973.228.8776. Fee: $25 per person Butterfly Tent Safari SUMMER 2021 featuring live butterflies and FIGURE SKATING CAMP Call to book a Virtual Trip with Nature Photography Day butterfly-themed programming th th June 28 to August 6 the Environmental Center Tuesday, June 15 from 6-7:30pm for all ages. Saturday, July 17 to 8:00am to 3:30pm Call the Center to schedule and confirm For youth ages 8-17. Take a walking Saturday, July 31 BASIC SKILLS and Up a virtual time to meet and send a log-in tour of the ECEC grounds with a Tent Hours: Monday through Friday Week 1: June 28 to July 2 link for an ECEC educator to enter your naturalist and enjoy opportunities to take from 12-3pm and Saturdays, July 17, Full Day ...... $425 virtual classroom; photographs that can be submitted to 24 & 31 from 10:30am to 1:30pm Half Day ...... $295 the Essex County Parks Photography Visitors must book a time slot by calling Week 2: July 5 to July 9 In-Person (Outdoor Only) Contest! Advanced registration and the Center at 973.228.8776. Walk-ins Full Day ...... $425 Field Trips In-Person minimum number of participants will not be accommodated. $8 per Half Day ...... $295 The ECEC is now offering naturalist-led are required. For information, call person (includes a take-away item July 28 August 4 August 11 Week 3: July 12 to July 16 outdoor nature programs for organized 973.228.8776. Fee: $10 per child per paid participant) Full Day ...... $425 groups of 15 or fewer people. Half Day ...... $295 Smores n’More The Very Hungry Monarch Week 4: July 19 to July 23 Organized Group Bookings (Institutions, Thursday, June 22 from 6-7:30pm Caterpillar Full Day ...... $425 Scouts, Municipal Recreation Programs, For families. Come out to build a Saturday, July 17 Half Day ...... $295 Etc.) A maximum of 15 participants, campfire and practice fundamental from 10:30-11:30am Week 5: July 26 to July 31 including group leaders/chaperones. fire skills in a safe and controlled For ages 3 to 5. Come dressed for Full Day ...... $425 Program length is 1 hour. Choose from environment. Once we get our fire a butterfly story walk around the trails Half Day ...... $295 a variety of topics offered by the Essex burning, we’ll roast marshmallows and to learn about a day in the life of the Week 6: August 2 to August 6 County Environmental Center. Mask make S’mores. All ages are welcome. monarch butterfly. Advance registration Full Day...... $425 wearing and social distancing required. Advance registration and minimum and minimum number of participants Half Day ...... $295 Fee: $8 per participant (including number of participants are required. are required. For information, call **All half day sessions are mornings only leaders/chaperones) For information, call 973.228.8776. 973.228.8776. Fee: $30 per family and pick-up is between 12pm-12:15pm Fee: $30 per family (up to two (up to two adults and two children) **10% DISCOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL adults and two children) or $10 per or $10 per child; $12 per adult FAMILY MEMBERS Small Groups/Pods and Families Summer topic selections include child; $12 per adult Summer Seasonal Adventure, What’s Buzz into Action with Insect ESSEX COUNTY 2021 Essex County Parks in That Hole?, Lenape Village Tours, Camping 101 Education ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Camping 101, Backyard Birding, Wednesday, July 7 from 6:30-8pm Saturday, July 24 from 10:30- Photography Contest 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland Geodesic Dome Gardening, Frog Pond For all ages. Join a staff naturalist for 11:30am. For ages 5 and up. Love 973.228.8776 ~ www.essexcountynj. Submissions are due by Wednesday, September 8, so grab a camera Science, Wildflower Walk, Nature a short walk on the trails to experience insects? Join us for a family-fun and org/environmentalcenter and visit an Essex County Park! Anyone with a camera is invited and Journaling, Wetland Biodiversity and forest life at dusk and then set up a hands-on presentation all about Bugs encouraged to submit photos that capture a part of your visit more. All programs are held completely campsite. Afterward, enjoy a campfire, n’ Butterflies. Advance registration The Essex County Environmental Center outside. Social distancing and mask mint tea and some fire-popped organic and minimum number of participants to the County Parks System. For rules and regulations, continues to offer a variety of seasonal wearing required. One group at a time popcorn. Advanced registration and are required. For information, call please contact the Essex County Environmental Center at 973.228.8776. environmental education programming with a limit of 6 people. Fee: $10 minimum number of participants 973.228.8776. Fee: $30 per family for small groups and families. 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4 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 5 Summer Zoo Late Nights Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo has extended hours to 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting this July. Enjoy the Zoo when the summer temperatures are cooler and the workday is over. Paid admission is required to enter the Zoo each evening.

(up to two adults and two children) and see a real hive! You’ll even get a (up to two adults and two children) or $10 per child; $12 per adult sample taste. Learn about bees, their or $10 per child; $12 per adult current challenges and how we can Butterfly Gardening Workshop help. Take home a bee-themed craft. Walter Kiddie Dinosaur Saturday, July 31 from 10:30- Advanced registration and minimum Park Field Trip 11:30am. For adults and children number of participants are required. For Tuesday, August 17 from 5:15- ages 8 and older. Learn about butterfly information, call 973.228.8776. Fee: 7:15pm. For adults and children Welcome Dr. Jilian Fazio gardening in this hands-on workshop. $15 per participant (includes a take- ages 7 and up. Meet at the end of We’ll learn about native host and nectar away item per paid participant) Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is excited to welcome Dr. Jilian plants and how they support our New Locust Avenue in Roseland and hike 1.5 Fazio as our new Zoo Director. Fazio has 20-plus years of miles to explore this National Historic Jersey butterflies. Advance registration Family Dinosaur Discovery Field Trip Landmark that is home to three-toed experience in the zoological community, previously working at the and minimum number of participants Monday, August 9 from 5:15-7:15pm Grallator dinosaur tracks from the late Smithsonian’s National Zoo, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Bergen are required. For information, call For families with young children Triassic age. Using clay, we’ll make 973.228.8776. Fee: $30 per family ages 4 and up. Meet at the end of County Zoo. In addition to being our zoo director, Fazio is a researcher, and take an impression of an existing (up to two adults and two children) Locust Avenue in Roseland and hike a mother, the Clouded Leopard Species Survival Program Coordinator track and leave the site undisturbed or $10 per child; $12 per adult one mile total to explore this National for future paleontological study. across AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) facilities, and Historic Landmark that is home to three- the stud book keeper for clouded leopards in international zoos. Bats of New Jersey toed Grallator dinosaur tracks from the Advanced registration and minimum Wednesday, August 4 from late Triassic age. Using clay, we’ll make number of participants are required. For A message she would like to share with our community is that 5:30-7pm. For students in grades and take an impression of an existing information, call 973.228.8776. Fee: we can each make a difference, no matter how small, to help $12 per child, $15 per adult 1 through 5. Ever wonder what kind track and leave the site undisturbed conserve the amazing biodiversity of our planet. Fazio encourages of local bats are catching bugs in for future paleontological study. your backyard? Or where they sleep? Advanced registration and minimum Lenape One-Day Camp (Indigenous people to join Turtle Back Zoo, not just as a member or visitor, Learn from a bat enthusiast about our number of participants are required. For People’s Day) Monday, October but with its conservation efforts to create a sustainable planet for upside-down friends, play the role of a information, call 973.228.8776. Fee: 11 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. For generations to come. Small actions add up, and together bat biologist in a simulated study and students in grades 1 through 5. $12 per child, $15 per adult we can help maintain and preserve this planet. take home plans to build a bat house! Explore our Lenape Learning Area Advanced registration and payment Night Hike and learn about how they hunted, are required. For information, call Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30-8pm. fished, foraged and farmed and used 973.228.8776. Fee: $10 per child All ages are welcome. First, we’ll make sticks, stones and bones to survive our own natural insect repellent and then and thrive. Campers will explore our Buzzfest we’ll wander in our wooded wetland to wooded wetland habitat, participate Saturday, August 7 from look for ‘whoooo’ might be awake as the in a simulated archaeological dig, 10:00-11am, 11:30am to 12:30pm sun goes down. Advanced registration make a campfire and crafts. Advanced and 1-2pm. For all ages. Have you ever and minimum number of participants registration and payment are required. wondered how honey goes from hive are required. For information, call For information, call 973.228.8776. to jar? Come join our local beekeeper 973.228.8776. Fee: $30 per family Fee: $75 per child

6 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 7 ESSEX COUNTY facilitate scientific literacy and life-long not just IN nature and is a great way TURTLE BACK ZOO environmental stewardship. Available to interact with nature no matter your Enjoy your Staycation at 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange to students ages 6-12. The programs experience level or play style. Run, climb, 973.731.5800 ~ www.essexcountynj. include a visit to the South Mountain build, dig, or even just sit and experience org/turtlebackzoo Reservation, Reservoir or Zoo as the sounds, smells, and sights of the the Essex County weather permits. $30/person. For more outdoors. Nature Adventurers visits Early Childhood Program information, visit https://turtlebackzoo. different locations near Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex! Select weekends in July and August com/discover/wonders-of-the-wild/ Turtle Back Zoo. Zoo admission is 10am and 11am not included. $10/person. For more Early Childhood programs encourage Sophisticated Science Seminars information, visit https://turtlebackzoo. Industry professionals are private ice skating parties, along with family learning and foster early Select days throughout the summer com/discover/family-nature-club-nature- predicting an upswing in travel by figure skating sessions and ice hockey environmental awareness. We invite Times vary adventurers/ Americans now that many restrictions camps and clinics. young children to discover the natural Sophisticated Science Seminars are implemented during the pandemic are Essex County miniGolf Safari world through gently structured play, conservation programs geared towards Summer Camp being loosened. However, you don’t more adult audiences (ages 14-plus). transports guests to an African art, stories, animal visits, and more. Weekly starting June 28th through have to travel very far to experience Age restrictions apply; pre-registration Seminars run throughout the year and oasis. Designed in 3 distinct areas, the week of August 30th wild adventures and dynamic required. Zoo admission is not included span topics such as animal anatomy, guest begin their trek through 9am to 4pm destinations that are fun for all ages. with registration. Hatchlings (6 to 24 habitats and conservation, animal the Sahara Desert region of the Join us at Turtle Back Zoo for some In fact, you don’t have to leave Essex months) and Tots (ages 2 & 3) are virtual careers, and more. These programs are MINIGOLF SAFARI course. Greeted by a life size camel, wild fun! To further our mission County – we are open and ready for only. Explorers (ages 4 & 5) is in-person perfect for those interested in animals, a set of pyramids, and sandy terrain, of conservation, education, and play and relaxation. and virtual. $10-$30 per person. science, conservation, and nature who putters must traverse through the hard stewardship, campers will be introduced The South Mountain Recreation For more information, visit https:// want to learn something new in a relaxed climate to enter the African Grasslands. to the extraordinary world of animals, Complex is a great place to start. turtlebackzoo.com/discover/early- atmosphere. $30/person. For more Featuring waterfalls and streams, tall nature, and science. Children will enjoy Nestled along Northfield Avenue and childhood-programs/ information, visit https://turtlebackzoo. shady grasses, friendly sharks and age-appropriate camp activities that Cherry Lane in West Orange, the com/discover/sophisticated-science- hippos, the African Grasslands lead include games, teacher-led lessons, complex features a variety of recreation Wonders of the Wild seminars/ you up and around the course’s Mount opportunities including Turtle Back Select Saturdays in July and August behind-the-scenes visits, up-close Kilimanjaro before you enter the Congo. Zoo, Treetop Adventure, Codey Arena, 1pm. Turtle Back Zoo is an amazing Family Nature Club: Nature animal encounters, hands-on science Putt through a snake sanctuary, around Adventurers Select Sundays projects, and fun crafts. $450-$475 TREETOP ADVENTURE COURSE Minigolf Safari, the children’s Regatta classroom! Our Wonders of the Wild Playground, Paddleboating, a 1.7 mile a life-size African Gorilla, and finish the program is an opportunity to participate throughout the summer per week. For more information, visit walkway around the Reservoir, and course and your journey by visiting the in supplementary science and nature- Times vary depending on the date https://turtlebackzoo.com/discover/zoo- the Clipper Pavilion picnic shelter. symbol of Essex County, a lion!! themed programs and projects that Nature play is playing WITH nature camps/ n In addition to the attractions at the The design of the Children’s Regatta SMRC, there is the 2,000-acre South Playground was inspired by the Mountain Reservation, a natural reserve nearby reservoir. It features a wave-like which offers open space, picnic areas, rubberized safety surface and a series barbecue sites, hiking trails, and more. of play equipment shaped like boats. The Essex County TreeTop Adventure A large open area with a synthetic TURTLE BACK ZOO Course is a world class aerial obstacle grass surface and stamped concrete course. The Adult Courses offer 30 pathways link the playground to the unique challenge elements. Our Junior nearby Clipper Pavilion picnic area and Courses, where parents and guardians paddle boat launch. may join their children, offer 15 unique The Paddle Boat Launch is located challenge elements. on the shore of the Orange Reservoir. Turtle Back Zoo features animals from Paddle boating is available seasonally five continents, including sea lions, for a fee. giraffes, lions and bears, just to name The 1.7 mile Reservoir Walking THE WATERFRONT a few. In addition to viewing animals in natural habitat themed environments, Path provides access to the Orange Turtle Back offers a comprehensive Reservoir, enhances access to schedule of educational programming several trails leading through South to help visitors better understand the Mountain Reservation, and is handicap roles animals have in nature and the accessible. challenges they currently face. When it comes to Staycations, Essex If it gets too warm, cool off in the County is ripe with places to go and nearby ice arena that is open to the enjoy. Tap into the resources that are public for skating, group skating available to you, at a little more than a CODEY ARENA lessons, learn to speedskate lessons, stone’s throw away! n

8 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 9 from scratch using remnants of old ESSEX COUNTY The following events are offered for the public’s enjoyment prints, dictionary pages, sheet music, by Essex County-based arts and history organizations. handmade papers, etc., to practice CULTURAL The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs takes no various bookbinding techniques. responsibility for the content, accuracy, dates or times and whether or not non-County Integrate old photographs, song lyrics, EXHIBITIONS sponsored events listed in this magazine are held as scheduled. poems, doodles, and other mixed media elements that tell a unique story! Ages 14 & up. 6 person maximum In-Studio only. $120. Advanced registration Since its founding in 1914, the museum Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and required. has actively collected historic, modern, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). and contemporary art, growing This show features work resulting from The Magic of the Spheres - its collection to more than 15,000 a collaboration around the power or Soft sculpture paper Collages works. This exhibition highlights new portraiture. Participating artists will with Mansa K Mussa acquisitions of American and Native have studied famous self-portraits June 11, 2pm to 4pm American art entered into the collection as inspiration for their self-portrayals. Octahedrons are eight-sided soft since 2017, thanks to generous The work will be on exhibit in person LUNA STAGE sculpture paper collages designed by donations and purchases. and virtually. Check back for updates 555 Valley Road, West Orange utilizing colorful graphic arts paper regarding the opening reception. [email protected] / Lunastage.org and geometric shapes. Open to all Uncaged: Animals in the Collection ages. Limit 6 participants in-studio, Through August 8 Annual Member Show 2.2 Square Miles of Soul: 8 participants virtual. $80 per person Drawing from Montclair Art Museum’s June 11 through July 16 Voices of Orange (materials included). Advanced extensive American and Native American The annual member show is a wonderful Through May 23 registration required. collections, this exhibition unleashes a look at many of Studio Montclair’s A powerful documentary film exploring Benjamin West, Standing Bear, 2020 cache of animal-themed works spanning talented artist members – there are the changing face of Orange told generations of artists and explores currently almost 500 members from Art Business BOOTCAMP For through first-hand narratives of six former the variety of ways artists engage with artist professionals, Pricing and Art Business BOOTCAMP For across the country representing many Art Business BOOTCAMP For and current residents of the township animal imagery in their work. styles and mediums. This member show Marketing Your Work to the Right artist professionals, Promoting as they reflect on the community they all artist professionals, Residency will feature 55 pieces in the gallery, and Audience with Laura Bonas Palmer Your Art in the Social Media still think of as home, “2.2 Square Miles June 21, 4:30pm to 6:30pm Ready! with Rebecca Jampol THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART hundreds online in the virtual show. Universe with Jo-El Lopez of Soul” investigates the intersection 49 Washington Street, Newark As a career artist, it is essential to June 25, 4:30pm to 6:30pm of personal and political histories, as June 23, 4:30pm to 6:30pm 973.596.6550 STUDIO MONTCLAIR @ KELLER find a happy medium when pricing In this workshop, attendees will discuss well as the resistance and resilience of This workshop will explore various social www.newarkmuseum.org WILLIAMS and marketing work to collectors. This the purpose of artist residencies the people of Orange. Gallery hours on 237 Lorraine Street, Upper Montclair workshop will cover how to appropriately media platforms to target key people and an array of regional and national demand. Streaming virtually through 2021 New Jersey Arts Annual: https://www.studiomontclair.org price work for sale and target the in the art community to exhibit and sell opportunities. Limit 6 participants May 23. Pay what you wish. ReVision and Respond right audience(s) to collect your work. artwork. Limit 6 participants per in-studio per in-studio & 8 participants virtual. June 17 to August 22 Shadow Box Workshop with Limit 6 participants per in-studio & & 8 participants virtual. Reservations Reservations required. $40 per MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM This exhibition will highlight 45 New Mansa K. Mussa 8 participants virtual. Reservations required. $40 per workshops for SMI workshops for SMI members, $240 for 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair Jersey artists through 50 works that June 4, 2pm to 4pm required. $40 per workshops for SMI 973.746.5555 members, $240 for the entire series; the entire series; $45 per workshop range from traditional to abstract, from A shadow box is a glass-enclosed frame members, $240 for the entire series; www.montclairartmuseum.org $45 per workshop for non-members, for non-members, $250 for the entire craft to new media. The 2021 theme containing found and collected three- $45 per workshop for non-members, $250 for the entire series. series. is inspired by the crucial role artists dimensional art, photographs, drawings, $250 for the entire series. Fragile Freedoms: Maggie Meiners play in society by offering nuanced and paintings. This shadow box class Revisits Rockwell perspectives on current and future Art Business BOOTCAMP For artist will utilize foam core, transparencies, Art Business BOOTCAMP For artist Art Business BOOTCAMP For Through June 13 worlds. 3-D objects of art, and graphic arts professionals, The Art of Patience - professionals, Kiss Off - Funding artist professionals, Getting the “Fragile Freedoms” examines, recreates paper to cover a small box inside and A Journey in Visual Arts Education and Development with Jacqueline Right Shot with Paul Chinnery and reinterprets Norman Rockwell’s STUDIO MONTCLAIR GALLERY outside. Participants will also take with Mansa K. Mussa Rocker-Brown June 24, 4:30pm to 6:30pm iconic images of mid-century America. 127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair personal portraits with a digital camera June 26, 12pm to 2pm June 22, 4:30pm to 6:30pm Participants will learn how to With stunningly vivid detail, Maggie 862.500.1447 and printer to create a fabulous piece of This workshop aims to give working “Kiss Off” is a funding and development photograph artwork for documentation Meiners’s carefully constructed Studiomontclair.org art that documents their life and times. artists who have an interest in providing photographs turn nostalgia on its head exploration for artists that will provide an and gallery submissions with an SLR, Visits are currently by appointment Open to all ages. Limit 6 participants instruction in the visual arts a framework and rework Rockwell’s familiar imagery only – signup on our website. in-studio, 8 participants virtual. $80 per overview of the process of responding to mirror-less camera, or a camera phone. for teaching visual art to students. to address contemporary issues person(materials included).Advanced the absolute priorities of grantsmanship. Limit 6 participants per in-studio & Limit 6 participants per in-studio & including racism, sexuality, gender roles The Portrait Project ~ August 1-31 registration required. Limit 6 participants per in-studio & 8 participants virtual. Reservations 8 participants virtual. Reservations and the impact of technology. JSDD’s WAE Center and Studio 8 participants virtual. Reservations required. $40 per workshops for SMI Montclair join together to present the The Art of the Book with Jasmine required. $40 per workshops for SMI required. $40 per workshops for SMI New York to New Mexico: Student Portrait Project exhibit. These Graf. June 5 to 6, 12 to 3pm This members, $240 for the entire series; members, $240 for the entire series; members, $240 for the entire series; New Acquisitions two organizations are busy highlighting course explores the book as an art $45 per workshop for non-members, $45 per workshop for non-members, $45 per workshop for non-members, Through June 13 the work of artists with Intellectual and form. Participants will make books $250 for the entire series. $250 for the entire series. $250 for the entire series. n

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The Essex County Free LIVE FREE ESSEX COUNTY Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of CONCERTS SUMMER EVENTS performers who will take HOSTED BY: center stage throughout our 2021 Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., historic Parks System. Pack a ESSEX Essex County Executive blanket, enjoy the cool evening the Board of County Commissioners, breeze, and dance to the COUNTY and the Department of Parks, sounds of summer. PARKS Recreation & Cultural Affairs June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29: PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST Downtown West Orange Alliance, Summer BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Downtown Thursdays. Find food Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr Wayne L. Richardson, President and chocolate tours, live music, ice Essex County Executive Music Carlos M. Pomares, Vice President carving, outdoor dining and more on Tyshammie L. Cooper Leonard M. Luciano Thursday evenings in Downtown West Brendan W. Gill Robert Mercado Orange. Specific location varies by date. FREE FAMILY FUN Romaine Graham Patricia Sebold Rufus I. Johnson 4-7pm. Free with some ticketed events. 646.856.9076. www.wodowntownthursdays.com ESSEX COUNTY LIVE AT YOUR LOCAL LATIN SPLENDOR Wednesday, August 25 June 4 and 5: MAMmania. It’s been BROOKDALE PARK ESSEX COUNTY PARK Riverfront Park, Newark a long, cold, lonely winter indeed! MAM All performances begin at 7pm promises to help wipe away the winter All performances begin at 7:30pm JUKE BOX LEGENDS blues by hosting a be-in, complete with STONEFLOWER SOUL: JERSEY SOUND Monday, August 30 renowned Beatles Tribute Band “The A SANTANA TRIBUTE Monday, August 9 Cedar Grove Park, Cedar Grove Thursday, August 12 Yanticaw Park, Nutley Cast” of Beatlemania and all the goodies THE CAMEOS that go with the traditional Annual Spring EAGLEMANIA SYMPHONICS Tuesday, August 31 Fundraiser. Montclair Art Museum, 3 Friday, August 13 Tuesday, August 10 Grover Cleveland Park, Caldwell South Mountain Avenue, Montclair. 6pm. Verona Park, Verona NANNY ASSIS, 973.746.5555. SOUL CRUISERS: A MOTOWN TRIBUTE BRADFORD HAYES BRAZILIAN EXPERIENCE www.montclairartmuseum.org Participants will spend the morning is August 29, same time. Handicap Thursday, August 19 Monday, August 16 Wednesday, September 1 honing acting skills and the afternoon parking information is on the Friends Veterans Memorial Park, Newark Independence Park, Newark June 11, 12, 25 & 26: Hooray for NEW POWER SOUL: polishing their craft as filmmakers of Anderson Park website. Sponsored DAVID CEDENO ORCHESTRA BEGINNINGS: Lady Land! Gay History for Straight CLASSIC ROCK and/or playwrights. Sessions include by Friends of Anderson Park, the Friday, August 20 Tuesday, August 17 A CHICAGO TRIBUTE People! Luna Stage presents “Gay on-camera technique, scene study, Essex County Department of Parks, Riverbank Park, Newark Thursday, September 2 History for Straight People!,” the voiceover, film editing, cinematography, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, and the A NIGHT OF DOO-WOP Eagle Rock Reservation, GORDON JAMES 2020 Broadway World Award-winning animation, improvisation, playwriting Silver Family Foundation. 973.477.7207. WITH THE CAPRIS West Orange Wednesday, August 18 celebration of everything from “gay to n Friday, August 27 and screenwriting. Enhanced safety FriendsOfAndersonPark.com Watsessing Park, z,” hosted by Leola, your favorite Kelly protocols will be in use for this in- Bloomfield/East Orange FESTIVALS Clarkson-worshipping, senior citizen person program. Luna Stage, 555 FIREWORKS HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL LAYONNE HOLMES lesbian. Written and performed by Will Valley Road, West Orange. Monday AND A SPLASH OF CARIBBEAN SPECTACULARS Monday, August 23 Nolan, Leola invites audiences to take to Friday from 10am to 2pm. Pay what Saturday, September 11 Ivy Hill, Newark her slightly arthritic and well-moisturized you wish. 973.395.5551. education@ SMOOTH 11am – 8pm hand and skip through her interpretation lunastage.org. www.lunastage.org/ Wednesday, June 30 RICHARD REITER Weequahic Park, Newark of gay history. Leola’s vaccinated, her teensummercamps Weequahic Park, Newark Tuesday, August 24 mumu is pressed, and she’s ready to Vailsburg Park, Newark These events are co-sponsored THE INFERNOS by the Essex County Department of Parks, entertain the socially-distanced masses August 28: Anderson Park Music Thursday, July 1 Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. with jokes, games, prizes, and who Under the August Moon Concert. Brookdale Park, Bloomfield Concert schedule is subject to change. knows – you may even learn something! Please check essexcountyparks.org for Bring a picnic and a blanket and NEW JERSEY updates and cancellations. Valley Arts Courtyard, 400 South enjoy the Chamber Music Society SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Jefferson Street, Orange. 8pm. Pay what of North Jersey perform under the Thursday, August 26 you wish. 973.395.5551. historic Olmsted Oak in Essex County Branch Brook Park, Newark www.lunastage.org Anderson Park. Essex County Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair. July 6-30: Kids Theatre Camp 7-9pm. Free. Contingent on COVID Teen Collaborator Intensive. restrictions on large gatherings being This Summer Intensive for teens in lifted. Check Friends of Anderson grades 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 combines Park’s Facebook page and website for OUR SPONSORS: OUR SPONSORS: OUR SPONSORS:OUR SPONSORS: on-camera and theater training. COVID and weather updates. Rain date Anderson Park Music mademade possiblepossible withwith fundsfunds made possible with funds made possible with funds

12 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 13 Self-guided drop-in tours: Wednesdays July 19-23: Virtual Camp at NMOA: EX COUN S TY and Thursdays 10am-2pm. Pay what pay Whatcha say? There’s nothing more ES ESSEX COUNTY you can. powerful than the art of the spoken word. This week, we will explore the beauty of ONGOING THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART JUNE 8-17 language and logic. For children ages 49 Washington Street, Newark FISHING DERBY WEEK 2021 PROGRAMS 973.596.6550 / 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 10. NMOA, Live www.newarkmuseum.org Zoom, 49 Washington Street, Newark. DATE SITE Check website for times and cost. For Tuesday, June 8 Branch Brook Park July 5-9: Virtual Camp at NMOA: information, contact Jessica Nunez at MONTCLAIR HISTORY CENTER Wednesday, June 9 Verona Park Crane House & Historic YWCA What Would Greta Do? Our earth is [email protected]. Register DERBY Thursday, June 10 Weequahic Park 110 Orange Road, Montclair always changing and it is our responsibility at http://app.campdoc.com/register/ 973.744.1796 to design and build a healthier future. newarkmuseum. 2021 Saturday, June 12* Grover Cleveland Park Join us as we create innovative ways to Tuesday, June 15 Monte Irvin Orange Park www.montclairhistory.org July 26-30: Virtual Camp at NMOA: improve our home planet. For children For Children Ages 15 and Under Wednesday, June 16 Irvington Park Private Tours During COVID ages 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 10. NMOA, Live Lift Every Voice. Join us as we share Thursday, June 17 Waterfront at South Mountain As the museum cautiously reopens, Zoom, 49 Washington Street, Newark. the stories and journeys of the past and I FREE TO ENTER I Recreation Complex guests are invited to schedule private Check website for times and cost. For explore our personal dreams for the future. Win a Prize! tours of the Crane House & Historic information, contact Jessica Nunez at For children ages 5 to 7 and ages 8 to Weekday *Saturday YWCA, a historic house museum that [email protected]. Register 10. NMOA, Live Zoom, 49 Washington 973.268.3500 / www.essexcountynj.org Registration: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration: 8:00am - 8:30am explores the history of our country from at http://app.campdoc.com/register/ Street, Newark. Check website for times Putting Essex County First Fishing Derby: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Derby: 8:30am - 10:00am its early years as an independent country newarkmuseum. and cost. For information, contact Jessica Awards: 7:00pm-7:30pm Awards: 10:00am - 10:30am to a country embroiled in the civil rights Nunez at [email protected]. July 12-16: Virtual Camp at • See www.essexcountynj.org for confirmation of any cancellations. struggle. Guests can choose from one of Register at http://app.campdoc.com/ • Children are encouraged to bring their own fishing poles. NMOA: Building Bridges. We are the three tour options. Each tour will be register/newarkmuseum. • There are no rain dates in case of Fishing Derby cancellation due to weather. all connected from our museum to your limited to one family, cohort group, or pod home, from skyscrapers to caves! Let’s August 2-6: Virtual Camp at NMOA: with a maximum of five guests. [email protected]. Register at http://app.campdoc.com/register/ is to lessen the isolation and reduce make connections! For children ages Warrior Within. What does strength at http://app.campdoc.com/register/ newarkmuseum. stereotypes and misperceptions of Scheduled guided tours: Fridays, 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 10. NMOA, Live look like to you? Join us as we explore the newarkmuseum. people with intellectual and developmental Saturdays, and Sundays, 10am, 12pm, or Zoom, 49 Washington Street, Newark. measure of strength from all lenses using JSDD’s WAE CENTER disabilities (IDD) and Autism Spectrum 2pm. $20 for one or two guests; $25 for Check website for times and cost. For science, dance, and art. For children ages August 9-13: Virtual Camp at NMOA: 270 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange Disorders (ASD) who identify as three guests; $30 for four guests; $35 information, contact Jessica Nunez at 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 10. NMOA, Live My Community, My World, and 972.272.7152 / www.jsddmetrowest.org/ LGBTQ+. Regularly scheduled online or for five guests. Children under 2 are free [email protected]. Register Zoom, 49 Washington Street, Newark. Me. Celebrate the last week of camp lgbtq-wae/ or WAE Center.org in-person meetings allow participants to but still count as a guest. Maximum of 5 at http://app.campdoc.com/register/ Check website for times and cost. For honoring all the things that make us LGBTQ+ WAE: The Power of an connect with others who deal with similar guests per tour. newarkmuseum. information, contact Jessica Nunez at unique and connect us. For children ages Inclusive Community. Monthly meetings, issues in a more diverse group than 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 10. NMOA, Live 3rd Tuesday at 7pm via Zoom they might otherwise encounter. Virtual Essex County Dept. of Parks & Rose Squared Productions, Inc. present Zoom, 49 Washington Street, Newark. The intention of LGBTQ+ WAE is to Inaugural Pride Exhibit will be June 1 to Check website for times and cost. For bring together a group of people who August 1. For more information and the Rose squaRed aRt show at information, contact Jessica Nunez at share similar life experiences and to enjoy Zoom link, email OMarin@jsddmetrowest. [email protected]. Register the support of that community. The goal n essex County andeRson PaRk org 274 Bellevue Ave., Up Montclair • Saturday,September Sept. 18-19 18 & Sunday, • Sat. and Sept. Sun., 1910am-5pm EXTRA! EXTRA! Calling all Nature Enthusiasts…

Youth Eco-Activity Boxes are available for purchase! Looking for enrichment ideas? The Environmental Center educational staff has custom made boxes designed to excite and engage youth in nature exploration and active learning. The boxes are intended to keep children in Pre-K through Ninth grade excited and engaged in environmental science related outdoor activities.

BOX THEMES/GRADE LEVEL The boxes include crafts, projects, activities and outdoor Rose squaRed aRt show at Butterfly Safari...... Pre-K to 4th grades fun opportunities. Boxes are available for pick-up ssex ounty Rookdale aRk Flying Friends (Birds)...... Pre-K to 4th grades only. There is limited availability! $40 per box. Please e C B P Summer Discovery...... Pre-K to 4th grades call 973.228.8776 upon arrival to the Essex County 473 Watchung Ave., Bloomfield/Montclair • Saturday,October Oct. 16-17 16 & • Sunday,Sat. & Sun., Oct. 10am-5pm 17 Hop, Walk & Slither!...... 1st to 2nd grades Environmental Center. Junior Naturalist...... 3rd to 4th grades ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ach show fEaturEs juriEd finE artists and finE craft artisans or information 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 E . f , Wilderness Skills...... 5th to 9th grades 973.228.8776 dirEctions and a list of participating Exhibitors visit: RosesquaRed.Com 14 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 15

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