THE SPIRIT OF

Spring 2019

Fishing Derby Time in Essex County

PAGE 11 PAGE 14 PAGE 14 PAGE 16 Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Essex County Executive and the Board of Chosen Freeholders

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

Dear Friend, After surviving sub-zero temperatures this past winter, we surely are all ready to welcome the sunny, balmy days of spring. In Essex County, we have no shortage of activities that will get you and your family outside, shaking off the winter cobwebs and enjoying the sun’s warmth on your back. In this issue, we are highlighting our fishing derby program. Held at seven locations throughout our historic Parks System, the event lets children become outdoorsmen while putting the spotlight on our beautiful ponds and waterfronts. This is an activity that the whole family can enjoy and create memories that will last a lifetime. To experience the beauty of nature, we invite you to visit Essex County Branch Brook Park for the colorful blooming of the Cherry Blossom Trees. For two weeks in April, the vibrant white and pink petals overtake the park and create a spectacular scene. There’s also a variety of events scheduled to celebrate the season, including professional bicycle races, a 10K run, children’s fun run, Family Fun Day and Bloomfest. There’s also the blooming flowers in the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens and the Essex County Brookdale Park Rose Garden. For the more adventurous, visit our Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex. See exotic animals and learn about their place in the ecosystem at Turtle Back Zoo. Go for a thrilling ride on our Treetop Adventure zip line. Challenge your DERBY skills on our miniGOLF Safari. Skate figure eights at our ice arena. Walk along our Reel It In! waterfront or rest in the Clipper Pavilion. We look forward to seeing you in one of Fishing Derby Time in Essex County SCHEDULE our gorgeous parks. Saturday, April 13– Branch Brook Park, Newark (Cherry Blossom Essex County also has a diverse and talented community of artists who fill our The Cherry Blossoms in Essex County There are ponds and a reservoir in Family Fun Day) galleries, museums and theaters with creative, inspirational and thought-provoking Branch Brook Park may be an indication seven of Essex County’s 23 parks and works. Whether it is a painting, sculpture or historic piece on display, or a singer of the spring season arriving, but the recreation facilities, making the area Registration begins at 11am, Derby or actor taking to the stage, our art venues touch our emotions and offer an blooming pink petalled trees are also ripe with opportunities to sit along the begins at 12pm, Awards given at opportunity to escape our daily routines. 2pm synonymous with the start of another water and cast a line. Participants can sit Together we will continue Putting Essex County First. favorite past time. For the past 15 years, alongside the water with the anticipation Thursday, May 9 – Grover residents and their families have been of catching and releasing a variety of fish Cleveland Park, Caldwell/Essex Fells participating in Essex County-sponsored that include Crappies, Catfish, Large Fishing Derbies. Mouth Bass, Blue Gills and Perch. The Thursday, May 16 – Verona Park, The connection between the Cherry Essex County Department of Parks’ Verona Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Blossoms and Fishing Derbies began staff stocks the ponds with fish before Thursday, May 30 – Weequahic Park, Newark Essex County Executive even earlier, with a fishing component, each derby to ensure young fishermen known as the Urban Fishing program, and fisherwomen have an opportunity to and the Board of Chosen Freeholders Thursday, June 6 – Irvington Park, being held during the first annual Cherry catch “the big one.” Some of the children Irvington Blossom festival in 1976. Today, the Daniel K. Salvante who participate have been lucky enough Saturday, June 8 – Monte Irvin fishing derby in Branch Brook Park is Director of Parks, Recreation and to catch a turtle or frog! They must be Orange Park, Orange held during the Annual Family Fun Day Cultural Affairs released as well. at Branch Brook’s Prudential Concert Thursday, June 13 – Orange The free event is open to males and Grove. Reservoir, South Mountain females in three categories: ages 5 and Recreation Complex, West Orange The fishing derbies are an excellent Brendan W. Gill, President under, 6 to 10 and 11 to 15. Awards are Thursday registration begins opportunity for children to enjoy the Wayne L. Richardson, Vice President given for the first fish caught by a male at 5pm, Derby begins at 6pm, historic Essex County Parks System in Awards given at 7:45pm. Saturday Tyshammie L. Cooper Robert Mercado and female and the most fish caught by a different and fun way. The experience registration begins at 8am, Derby Rufus I. Johnson Carlos M. Pomares age categories for both male and female. lends itself to children having a great begins at 9am, Awards given at Romaine Graham Patricia Sebold time outdoors while creating “big fish” Children are taught all aspects of fishing 11:15am. Fishing Derbies will Leonard M. Luciano stories and spending some quality time while promoting good sportsmanship. not be made up due to inclement with their friends and families in some They are encouraged to bring their own weather. Check the county 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 of the most beautiful parks in the area. fishing poles. Poles only provided to the website for cancellations. Arts. The Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs received an operating They have become so popular that some first 100 children. Participants should support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department n of State. children attend every derby. also bring bait, a chair and a bucket. 2 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 3 Extension Mill Street & Franklin Avenue, bring their favorite basket to collect Belleville. For information and cost eggs and earn surprises. Participants please visit www.essexcountynj.org are encouraged to go green by ESSEX COUNTY or Eventbrite. exchanging eggs for small prizes. When SPOTLIGHT the eggs are turned in, the Center is ESSEX COUNTY CODEY ARENA able to reuse them for future events 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange and programs. Find a golden egg for 973.731.3828 an “eggstra” special surprise (valued www.essexcountynj.org/codeyarena at over $100). Light refreshments Seasonal events sponsored and photo-op with the bunny are by the Essex County March to May – Spring Learn to Ice included. Bring your own camera. Bad Department of Parks, Skate Classes. weather cancels. Advance registration Recreation and Cultural Affairs Tuesdays from 4:30-5pm, Fridays is required space is limited. Call from 4:30-5pm, Saturdays from 11:15- 973.228.8776. Fee: $15 per child. 11:45am or 1:30-2pm or Sundays from ESSEX COUNTY CHERRY 11:15-11:45am or 1:30-2pm. SPRING CAMP BLOSSOM FESTIVAL IN BRANCH March 2 – Free Cardiac and BROOK PARK Tuesday, April 16; Wednesday, Concussion screenings for ages 5 April 17; Thursday, April 18 from and up from 8am to 12pm in the Arena 12:30-4:30pm A BLOSSOM EVENT FOR ANY DAY Lobby. Sponsored by the Matthew J. Saturday, April 6; 7am to 1pm OR Tuesday, April 23; Wednesday, Morahan III Health Assessment Center April 24; Thursday, April 25 from Cherry Blossom Challenge Bike Race for Athletes. For information, e-mail 12:30-4:30pm Northern Division Oval [email protected] For children in grades 1 through Heller Pkwy & Franklin Ave, Newark March 14-17 – Devils Youth Shamrock 5. Restore the bond between children Hockey Tournament. Free. Sunday, April 7; 10am and nature. Children will have the opportunity to explore nature right here Cherry Blossom 10K Run JoJo Starbuck’s Adult Skating at the Essex County Environmental Cherry Blossom Welcome Center Class – Thursdays from 12-1pm. For Center. For details, call the Center at Extension information, email Info@jojostarbuck. Essex County Kip’s Castle Visit the Rutgers Master Gardener’s ESSEX COUNTY 973.228.8776. Advance registration Mill Street & Franklin Ave, Belleville com Celebrates Spring with Evening annual plant sale at either location for TURTLE BACK ZOO and payment are required. Fees: $160 Guided Tours a wide variety of annuals, perennials, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange per child for all 3 days OR $60 per Saturday, April 13; 10am start Parent & Tot Skating – Tuesdays Tuesday, April 23; Thursday, April ornamentals, shrubs, small trees, 973-731-5800 ~ www.essexcountynj. child per day. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk followed by Essex and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm. 25; Tuesday, April 30 tomatoes and herbs. For more details, org/turtlebackzoo County Family Day and Fishing Derby Parents $9, Tots $7, Rental skates free. call the Rutgers Master Gardeners’ EARTH DAY Thursday, May 2; Tuesday, May 7; Prudential Concert Grove, Helpline at 973.228.2210 from Monday Spring Early Childhood Classes Saturday, April 27 from 11am to Thursday, May 9 Southern Division Public Sessions – Tuesdays from to Thursday between 10am and 2pm. The Early Childhood Program continues 4pm Bring your family, friends, and The $10 per person entrance fee Park Avenue, Newark 10am to 12pm and 5-6:30pm, Admission is free but plants will be through the Spring for families with neighbors for this annual outdoor includes coffee, hot chocolate and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm, for sale. preschool-aged children. This Earth festival. On this special day, cookies. Advanced registration Sunday, April 14; 11am to 5pm Fridays from 5-6:30pm and seasonally-themed series of programs Bloomfest! celebrate nature with crafts, games, required at www.essexcountynj.org 8-9:30pm, Saturdays from 11:45am Family Garden Party will introduce children to the world of Cherry Blossom Welcome Center and recreational opportunities, or Eventbrite. to 1:15pm, 2-3:30pm and 7:30- Saturday, May 18 from 11am to 3pm animals. Programs are in March, Extension such as canoeing and hiking. Enjoy 9:30pm, Sundays from 11:45am to Celebrate the arrival of spring among April, and May. Check http:// Mill Street & Franklin Ave, Belleville demonstrations, information, a local ESSEX COUNTY PRESBY 1:15pm and 2-3:30pm. more than 100,000 blooms with a full turtlebackzoo.com/discover/early- Live performances also are held at eco-vendors’ sale, with Environmental MEMORIAL GARDENS day of family activities, entertainment childhood-programs for current listings. the Prudential Concert Grove from Center staff and partner groups on 474 Upper Mountain Avenue, ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL and refreshments. A student art exhibit $20-$25 per class. 11am to 4pm. CENTER hand to guide visitors throughout Upper Montclair will be on display and the Bloom Room 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland the day. Admission is FREE but 973.783.5974 will be open for shopping. Free. SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE PRUDENTIAL CONCERT GROVE merchandise will be for sale. 973-228-8776 ~ www.essexcountynj. http://presbyirisgardens.org Saturday, March 9, 11am Live performances. org/environmentalcenter to 2pm 11am to 4pm. ESSEX COUNTY KIP’S CASTLE ESSEX COUNTY SPECIAL Mother’s Day Annual Plant Sale OLYMPICS Get ready for summertime at TBZ’s SPRING FOREST EGG HUNT PARK Friday, May 4 from 10am to 4pm Summer Camp Open House. Try April 18, 19, 20, 22, 26, and 27. Saturday, April 13 from 11am to 22 Crestmont Road, Verona Wednesday, May 8, 8am and Saturday, May 5 from 9am to some of the camp activities and meet 11am to 2pm 12:30pm 973.433.7469 Essex County Brookdale Park, 3pm at Essex County Presby Memorial several animal ambassadors with Turtle Guided Historic Park Tours start at the For families with children ages 1 www.essexcountynj.org/kip’scastle Tom Fleming Athletic Complex Back Zoo’s camp counselors. Visit Cherry Blossom Welcome Center to 6. Celebrate the beginning of spring Iris Gardens, Montclair Cheer on hundreds of Special https://turtlebackzoo.com/discover/ Extension Mill Street & Franklin Avenue, with a story of the Little White Rabbit, May 1 to November 1 Saturday, May 12 from 9am to 3pm Olympics student-athletes from Belleville a visit from a live rabbit, and an egg Open to the public Tuesdays to Fridays at the Essex County Environmental throughout Essex County in a variety zoo-camps for more information. Meet at the Cherry Blossom Welcome hunt within the forest grounds of the from 12-3pm. Grounds are open from Center, Roseland of track and field events. Rain date: Advanced registration is recommended. Center Environmental Center. Children can dawn to dusk all year. Thursday, May 9. Admission is free.

4 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 5 CAMP NEWARK MUSEUM A STEAM Program 2019 Theme THIS IS AMERICA An innovative six-week experience for ages 3-14. Arousing children’s curiousity through the Museum’s world-class art and science collection.

July 8 - August 16

Limited Space! What’s Early Bird Registration March 1 - April 30 FLAMINGO EXHIBIT What parents are saying: NEW at “It’s outrageously wonderful” “This camp rocks!” Register Online today: The Zoo newarkmuseum.org/camp or call 973.596.6637 PENGUIN EXHIBIT Family Nature Club Spring Break Mini-Camp Night Moves Sunday, March 10; Sunday, April 14; Monday, April 15 to Friday, Starts May 2019 Visit the Sunday, May 12, 1pm April 19 Join us in 2019 for a nighttime viewing Want to spend more time outside as 9am to 4pm daily of our nocturnal animals. Night a family? In this program, families Spring into the season with Turtle Moves is a guided evening tour of new and updated will harness the power of gaming to Back Zoo’s Mini-Camp! Tour the zoo exhibits where participants will get up and moving while exploring zoo, meet animal ambassadors, and learn about different animal senses exhibits and rides and learning about local nature and learn about your favorite animals with and adaptations. Online registration is TRAIN RIDE conservation. This is recommended Turtle Back Zoo’s camp counselors. required. A full list of dates are available at Turtle Back Zoo! for families with children ages 4 Mini-Camp is the perfect way for at http://turtlebackzoo.com/events- children ages 5-7 and 8-10 to years and older. $5 per ticket calendar. explore the world in their backyard. For more information, visit http:// Stay tuned for the announcement Zoo Summer Camp turtlebackzoo.com/events-calendar of our theme by visiting https:// July through August turtlebackzoo.com/discover/zoo- 9am to 4pm weekly Zoo Storytime with the camps. $85 per camper per day Turtle Back Zoo’s themed summer Easter Bunny camps are filled with science for all Saturdays, April 13 & 20, 10am, Party for the Planet ages. Show your WILD side with age- BEAR COUNTRY 12:30pm, and 2:30pm and Saturday, April 20, 10am, 12:30pm, appropriate scientific projects, teacher- Sundays, April 14 & 21, 10am, and 2:30pm and Sunday, April 21, guided lessons, animal encounters, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm 10am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm fun arts and crafts, behind-the-scenes Spring animals and stories! Association of Zoos and Aquariums experiences, and more. Summer camp Recommended for children ages accredited zoos, including Turtle Back is for children ages 5-14 years old. 12 and younger. All participants Zoo, are taking Party for the Planet to a Registration for Zoological Society must have a ticket. Children must whole new level! Learn about how you members starts on Saturday, March 16; be accompanied by a parent or can help protect the world in which we online registration for the general public guardian. Space is limited. Register live. Special events will be taking place opens on Saturday, March 30. Learn ZOO ENTRANCE online. Dates are subject to change. at the zoo throughout the day. Included more at https://turtlebackzoo.com/ $12 per child, $8 per adult with zoo admission. discover/zoo-camps. n

6 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 7 which they proudly call “Bag-Rock.” Burgdorff Center for the Performing ESSEX COUNTY The following events are offered for the public’s enjoyment South Orange Performing Arts Center, Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood. by Essex County-based arts and history organizations. ESSEX COUNTY One SOPAC Way, South Orange. Friday and Saturday, 8pm, Sunday, CULTURAL The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs takes no 7:30pm. $38 to $48. 973.313.2787. 2pm. $20 general admission, $15 SPRING EVENTS SOPACnow.org/red-hot-chilli-pipers EXHIBITIONS responsibility for the content, accuracy, dates or times and whether or not non-County students and seniors. 973.761.8453 sponsored events listed in this magazine are held as scheduled. or www.TheStrollers.org March 7: The Subdudes. Dive in to the musical gumbo of The Subdudes March 10: Hidden Treasures this Mardi Gras carnival season. This Appraisal Day. At the Hidden March 1: Wooden Sign Painting. native New Orleans Roots Rock group Treasures Appraisal Day, participants Park Avenue Studios comes to the serves up an irresistible blend of Folk, library to present a fun evening swamp Pop, New Orleans Rhythm & can discover the history and the value of painting decorative wooden Blues, Louisiana Blues, Country, Cajun/ of their treasured object. This is a joint signs. The Roseland Free Public Zydeco, Funk, Soul and Gospel with fundraiser by the Montclair History Library, 20 Roseland Avenue, harmonies that always deliver. South Center and the Montclair Women’s Roseland. 6pm. Materials fee: $15 Orange Performing Arts Center, Club. Montclair Women’s Club, 82 JCC OF GREATER METROWEST per person. RSVP at the circulation Cooperman JCC One SOPAC Way, South Orange. Union Steet, Montclair. Small fee per desk; tickets must be purchased 7:30pm. $35 to $45. 973.313.2787. item. 10am to 2pm. 973.744.1796. 760 Northfield Avenue, in advance. 973.226.8636. www. SOPACnow.org/the-sub-dudes montclairwomensclub.com West Orange 973.530.3412 roselandpubliclibrary.org www.jccmetrowest.org./artgalleries March 7: Lego Club. March 10: Guys & Dolls - Trip to March 2: Beauty & the Beast. A GAELEN GALLERY EAST The Roseland Free Public Library, Music Mountain Theatre. The dying rose, a clock, a candlestick and a 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. teapot who talks. All these ingredients Friends of the Roseland Free Public Anita Gladstone, pastels and 4-5 pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www. Library present a fundraiser excursion and more bring the story of Beauty roselandpubliclibrary.org Albert Martin, photographs and the Beast to magical life! South to Music Mountain Theatre in March 3 to April 28 Orange Performing Arts Center, One Lambertville. $60 per person covers March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16: An Enemy Accomplished artists Anita Gladstone SOPAC Way, South Orange. 2pm. transportation to/from the library, ticket of the People, by Arthur Miller. and Albert Martin won best in their $20. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/ for show, and light lunch. Bus departs This classic drama based on the respective media in the 2018 annual beauty-the-beast the library at 12:30pm sharp and work of Henrik Ibsen pits government Gaelen Juried Art Show and Sale. Contemplating the Vastness at JCC of Greater Metrowest against press, well-being against returns around 7:30pm. Roseland Free March 3: The High Kings. The economics, and family member against Public Library, 20 Roseland Avenue, High Kings are four extraordinary MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM family member, as a doctor who has Roseland. RSVP at the circulation Irish singers who celebrate the joy of 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair Constructing Identity in America Unexpected Color: A Journey discovered a potentially dangerous desk; tickets must be purchased traditional Celtic ballads and bring to 973.746.5555 (1766–2017) Through Glass health situation in his town must risk in advance. 973.226.8636. www. brilliant life their own original songs, www.montclairartmuseum.org Through January 5, 2020 Opens May 1 everything to do what he thinks is right. roselandpubliclibrary.org making them a worldwide sensation. This permanent collection show of Unexpected Color: A Journey South Orange Performing Arts Center, New Directions in Fiber Art more than 80 paintings, sculptures, and Through Glass features the Thomas works on paper will address a variety of One SOPAC Way, South Orange. February 9 to June 16 N. Armstrong III Collection of Steuben characteristics that contribute to one’s 7:30pm. $25 to $35. 973.313.2787. MAM will be exhibiting New Directions Glass, recently donated to the Newark sense of self. SOPACnow.org/high-kings in Fiber Art, the New Jersey Arts Museum. The exhibition offers a window Annual exhibition highlighting New into the science, craft, and art of this March 6: Guest author Linda Jersey’s visual artists. It is sponsored NEWARK MUSEUM 49 Washington Street, Newark lesser-known, colorful glass that was Rawlins. This Local author from by the New Jersey State Council on 973.596.6550 / made and used by two visionaries, Fairfield will give a presentation the Arts. www.newarkmuseum.org Frederick Carder, co-founder and on Misty Treasure, the newest designer of Steuben Glass Works, and addition to her Misty mystery series. Undaunted Spirit: Art of Native Birding in Asian Art Thomas N. Armstrong, III, prominent The Roseland Free Public Library, North America 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. Opens March 13 museum director who loved color, April 7 to July 22 7pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www. Learning to look closely is essential organic forms, and art. Discover how The new installation’s overarching roselandpubliclibrary.org not only to the appreciation of art but Carder experimented with glassblowing theme is the stylistic development of also the sport and the science of techniques and chemical formulas to Native American art traditions and birding – sighting live birds in the wild. March 6: Red Hot Chilli Pipers. create vibrant jewel-toned colors in the historical contexts in which these This exhibition features more than 100 Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a changes were made. A major goal is to works of art that showcase various fowl glass. Follow that glass through multiple Scottish accent and a show so hot it highlight the great resiliency of Native – actual and mythical – in the paintings settings as Armstrong collected and carries its own health warning. The Red American people and their ability to and sculptures from China, India, used the vibrant bowls, vases, and Hot Chilli Pipers’ achievements have keep art traditions alive while adapting candlesticks in his homes, in a variety of reached incredible heights with their Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, The Lego Club at the Roseland Free Public Library to changing conditions. Nepal, Thailand and Tibet. traditional and contemporary settings.n groundbreaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and Rock/Pop anthems 8 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 9 presentation about telepathic contemporary Native American art and March 23: Ellis Paul in the Loft. communication and how it can traditional practices. Q&A to follow Some artists document their lives be used to strengthen and heal discussion. Montclair Art Museum, 3 through their music. Others chronicle Presents relationships. The Roseland Free Public South Mountain Avenue, Montclair. their times. It’s a rare artist who can Library, 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. 7:30-9pm. $12 MAM members, $15 do both, telling their own story through 7pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www. non-members, $5 students with ID, free songs that also encapsulate the roselandpubliclibrary.org for Rand Forum registrants. Advance essence of people and places who registration not required. 973.259.5139. have helped define their era overall. SECOND March 20: Del McCoury & David montclairartmuseum.org Ellis Paul is one of those gifted singer- Grisman – “Del & Dawg.” Through songwriters. South Orange Performing the years, Del McCoury and David March 23: Super Gaming Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South Grisman have shared the stage at Saturday. Play the latest Nintendo Orange. 8pm. $25. 973.313.2787. SUNDAYS venues and festivals across the country Switch games. The Roseland SOPACnow.org/ellis-paul noon - 5 pm and, in 2012, released Hardcore Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Bluegrass, a unique collection of Avenue, Roseland. 10am to March 24: Blues in the Loft: Lynette Bluegrass classics made at two Dawg 12pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www. Sheard. Lynette Sheard is a gifted studio jam sessions in the 1990s. Del roselandpubliclibrary.org versatile vocalist with a five-octave February 10 | March 10 | April 14 & Dawg celebrates the nearly 50-year range. She is an actor, producer, Bluegrass friendship that these two March 23: Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the director and unseated “West Orange legendary musicians have shared. Hat. The Cat in the Hat will certainly Idol” who performs Jazz, R&B, Gospel, South Orange Performing Arts Center, charm little ones in this classic Dr. Soul and Pop music throughout the tri- Art for all ages! One SOPAC Way, South Orange. Seuss tale. The most mischievous state area. Her theater credits include 7:30pm. $68 to $88. 973.313.2787. cat ever leaps to life from the page to principal roles in Dream Girls, Smokey SOPACnow.org/del-mccoury-and- the stage. South Orange Performing Joe’s Café, Ragtime, Swing, Aida, 2/19 david-grisman Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South and an encore performance as Lena Orange. 2pm. $18. 973.313.2787. Younger Mama in Lorraine Hansberry’s newarkmuseum.org March 20: Book Signing and SOPACnow.org/cat-in-the-hat A Raisin in the Sun. South Orange Discussion: Between Two Worlds: Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Sicily and America. Meet author Luisa March 23: NJ Makers Day. The Way, South Orange. 7pm. $20. March 13: Women of New York. March 17: Juilliard @ SOPAC: the history of our nation from its early LoCascio Matarazzo, born in Montclair Newark Museum’s MakerSPACE will 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/lynette- Born-and-bred New Yorker, historian, Ansonia Quartet. This acclaimed years as an independent country to in 1937 to a Sicilian mother and father host NJ Makers Day as part of this sheard and official tour guide Marty Schneit ensemble will play Dvorak’s “American,” a country embroiled in the civil rights who came to the United States in 1913. state-wide event being celebrated for returns with a Women’s History Month Webern’s “Langsamer Satz,” Caroline struggle. 30 North Mountain Avenue Her father told her many glorious stories the fourth year. Newark Museum, March 29: Nimbus Danceworks. presentation on the legendary women Shaw’s “Entr’acte” and a Quartet and 110 Orange Road, Montclair. about his hometown of Cerami, Sicily, 49 Washington Street, Newark. Nimbus Dance Works brings its who helped shape New York history. from Beethoven’s Op. 18. South Tours are on the hour from 1-3pm. $6 which Ms. LoCascio Matarazzo has 12-4pm. Free. 973.596.6550. unique brand of exquisitely rendered, used to write a memoir. Like her father, highly physical, and emotionally The Roseland Free Public Library, Orange Performing Arts Center, One adults, $5 students and seniors with www.newarkmuseum.org she is a born story-teller and her memoir 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. SOPAC Way, South Orange. 3pm. ID, $4 children, under 2 and members serves as a reminder to all Sicilians and 7pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www. $20. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/ free. Good for both sites. www. ansonia-quartet montclairhistory.org Italian Americans of the rich tapestry of roselandpubliclibrary.org their heritage in their ancestral lands. The book will be available for purchase. March 17: Musical Program – March 19: Relationship expert March 15: Alexis Morrast. The Crane House & Historic YWCA, “Touch of Ireland” featuring harpist Barbara Tucciarone, author Alexis Morrast is a 17-year-old musical 110 Orange Road, Montclair. 7pm. Aidene O’Donnell. The Roseland Free of Before You Love Again. phenomenon. She’s a two-time winner Suggested donation $5, members free. Public Library, 20 Roseland Avenue, Learn more about this book about of Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater www.montclairhistory.org Roseland. 2pm. Free. 973.226.8636. relationships that focuses on in Harlem and, since she began singing www.roselandpubliclibrary.org overcoming breakups, breaking at the age of 3, has performed on many March 21: 2nd Annual unhealthy relationship patterns, and Crosscurrents Lecture Native major stages including at the U.S. March 17: Jazz in the Loft: Abelita cultivating a healing and forward- American Art Now: Crossing OPEN, NJPAC with Christian McBride moving mindset. Copies of the Mateus. A native of Brazil, singer- Boundaries. Contemporary Native and Dizzy’s Coca-Cola Club with Jazz songwriter and pianist Abelita Mateus is book will be available for purchase. legend Barry Harris. Her beautiful tone American Art is thriving. Join MAM for a in the vanguard of 21st century Brazilian The Roseland Free Public Library, cross-cultural dialogue between artists has been heard on the Millennium music. South Orange Performing Arts 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. whose works are a testament to the fact Stage of The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, One SOPAC Way, South 7pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www. that Native American art is relevant and Center, abroad in Cape Town, South Orange. 7pm. $20. 973.313.2787. roselandpubliclibrary.org continues to engage the public’s heart Africa and Austria. South Orange SOPACnow.org/abelita-mateus and soul. Artists Michael Namingha and Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC March 20: Telepathy Mario Martinez join moderator Elizabeth Way, South Orange. 8pm. $20 to $25. March 17, April 7: Tours of the Program. Rosemarie Rubinetti W. Hutchinson to discuss their art 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/alexis- Crane House. The Crane House and Cappiello, author of Speaking practices that explore themes of identity morrast Historic YWCA is a window on to from Spirit, will give an informative and discover the blurred lines between Abelita Mateus at SOPAC

10 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 11 accessible dance to SOPAC. The Place, Montclair. 8pm. 3pm Sundays. April 1-30: ReelAbilities Film masters than Coco Montoya and program includes a much-anticipated $25 adults, $20 students and seniors. Festival/New Jersey. ReelAbilities Tinsley Ellis. Fiery guitar licks and world premiere collaboration between 973.744.9752. studioplayhouse.org Film Festival is the largest festival in the passionate vocals are the hallmarks of Nimbus Dance Works Artistic Director U.S. dedicated to promoting awareness these musical wizards. They will leave Samuel Pott and Grammy-nominated March 30: Los Lobos. Melding Rock, and appreciation of the lives, stories, the audience breathless with this once- Timothy Eriksen. The performance also Blues, Tex-Mex, Mexican Folk and more, and artistic expressions of people with in-a-lifetime experience. South Orange includes two works from the company’s Los Lobos scored their first hit with different abilities. The festival presents Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC repertory of commissions by leading Ritchie Valens’ iconic “La Bamba.” Los international and award-winning films Way, South Orange. 8pm. $30-$38. international dancemakers, including Lobos soon became the defining sound by and about people with disabilities. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/coco- Pedro Ruiz’s Danzon (Cuba) and of Latino Rock and continue to win over Post-screening discussions and other montoya-and-tinsley-ellis Huang Yi’s Shadow of Sound (Taiwan). legions of fans with their signature high engaging programs bring together South Orange Performing Arts Center, energy tunes. South Orange Performing the community to explore, discuss, April 6: Max Weinberg’s Jukebox. One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 8pm. Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South embrace, and celebrate the diversity of $15-$20. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow. Fresh off the hugely successful The Orange. 8pm. $59-$79. 973.313.2787. our shared human experience. Montclair org/nimbus SOPACnow.org/los-lobos State University College of the Arts, 1 River Tour 2016-2017 of Bruce Normal Avenue, Montclair. Film times Springsteen and The E Street March 29-31, April 4-7 & 11-13: March 31: Cyrille Aimee: vary. Admission fees vary by location. Band, Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame Born Yesterday, By Garson Kanin. A Sondheim Adventure. Cyrille Registration required. http://newjersey. Drummer and South Orange native Millionaire businessman Harry Brock Aimée, a dazzling new vocal presence reelabilitieslegacy.org Max Weinberg once again brings his comes to Washington determined to in the Jazz world, takes on the new performance concept to SOPAC become a power behind the scenes. Sondheim songbook in her latest – Max Weinberg’s Jukebox. South Feeling that his ex-chorus girl girlfriend, April 3: “Take Me Out to the Ball project, A Sondheim Adventure. Orange Performing Arts Center, One Billie Dawn, isn’t sophisticated enough Game” – baseball presentation She brings a jazzy fresh take to the by Tom Shanker. The Roseland Free SOPAC Way, South Orange. 7pm. for the Washington, DC, crowd, he lovely complexities of the legendary Public Library, 20 Roseland Avenue, $48 to $58 ($115 for meet-and-greet). arranges for her “education.” Billie’s composer’s musical theater Roseland. 7pm. Free. 973.226.8636. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/max- enlightenment proves to be more than masterpieces and makes them sparkle www.roselandpubliclibrary.org weinberg Harry ever bargained for! Garson anew. South Orange Performing Kanin’s classic, award-winning comedy, Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, a political take on Pygmalion, remains South Orange. 7:30pm. $25 to $36. April 5: Coco Montoya & Tinsley April 7: The Jungle Book. Join just as timely and insightful as ever. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/cyrille- Ellis. It’s hard to imagine a Blues young Mowgli as he learns the “laws” Montclair’s Studio Players, 14 Alvin aimee double bill with two more celebrated of the jungle in this time-honored Family Art Adventure at Montclair Art Museum adventure. Rudyard Kipling’s tale of # L A T E T H U R S D A Y S Supported by: the Jungle Book will delight the young, April 10: Guest Author Charles April 11: 4th Annual Gaelen Family and the young at heart. South Orange The Kannankeril. Learn more about Artist Lecture – A Conversation NINA SIMONE Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Kannankeril’s book, The Inventor in about Art as Social Justice: Way, South Orange. 2pm. $18. You. Kannankeril has patented 84 Hank Willis Thomas & Deborah ART REMIX: Edition Late Thursdays are designed for adult audiences. ART REMIX: 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/jungle- inventions and will discuss different Willis: Artist and activist Hank Willis 2/19 book aspects of working as an inventor. Thomas and his mother, the artist and Presentation is for teens and adults. photographic historian Deborah Willis, April 9: Home School Class: The The Roseland Free Public Library, will share the stage for a stimulating Art of Fiber. Fiber in the form of yarn, 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. conversation about American identity, thread, fabric, paper, and more can be 7pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www. history, and popular culture. Thomas reimagined to create an endless variety roselandpubliclibrary.org co-founded For Freedoms, the first of decorative and functional works of artist-run super PAC, a non-partisan handmade art. Participants will discover April 11: Roger McGuinn. As the vehicle for participation in the arts to how and why artists use fiber and founder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn deepen public discussions on civic its many forms in the exhibition New is firmly established as an indisputable issues and core values. His “speech Directions in Fiber Art. One of-a-kind industry icon. From his signature bubble” sculpture, Ernest and Ruth, is projects will include sewing, stitching, 12-string Rickenbacker sound, to his an iconic work on MAM’s grounds. The quilting, weaving, mask- or costume- instantly recognizable vocals on hits like program is moderated by MAM Director making. Learn fun historical facts “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Eight Miles High” Lora Urbanelli. A Q&A will follow the artremix.eventbrite.com along the way. Montclair Art Museum, and “Mr. Tambourine Man,” Roger discussion. Montclair Art Museum, 3 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair. McGuinn didn’t just make music, he South Mountain Avenue, Montclair. Feb 21 6-9 pm Doors open at 5 FREE ADMISSION 1:30-2:30pm. $150 for family members made history. South Orange Performing 7:30-9 pm. $12 MAM members, $15 Ben Jones, High Priestess of Soul, 1970. (detail) Newark, New Jersey. Acrylic, tinsel and paper. Gift of the Prudential Insurance Company of America, 1971 71.94 and above per child, $170 for non- Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, non-members, $5 students with ID, free member per child. Advance registration South Orange. 7:30pm. $33 to $45. for MAM contemporaries registrants. newarkmuseum.org is not required. 973.259.5139. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/roger- Advance registration not required. montclairartuseum.org mcguinn 973.259.5139. montclairartmuseum.org

12 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 13 Bob DeVos has been proclaimed Judy Leiff and poet Aneta Brodski, a living Jazz legend. A brilliant the subject of the film. This is part of improviser, DeVos thrills audiences the ReelAbilities Film Festival, New worldwide with tight-knit performances Jersey. Montclair State University, r edefining a great of Jazz standards, Rhythm & Blues, School of Communication and Media ballads, and his own hip compositions Presentation Hall, 1 Normal Avenue. exP erienC e and modern arrangements. South 7-9pm. Free. Registration required. Orange Performing Arts Center, One 973.655.7905. http://newjersey. Arts SOPAC Way, South Orange. 7pm. reelabilities.org $20. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/ bob-devos April 28: Rosedale Cemetery Tour. Founded over 175 years ago, Rosedale April 14: Walk. Talk. Taste Cemetery marked the beginning of a Montclair. Discover the food and new movement in how America took stories that make Montclair unique care of its deceased. Participants on this three-hour food tasting and will venture into new sections for historical walking tour of downtown this guided tour, discussing grave Montclair. Sample foods from six to imagery as well as the people who eight Montclair restaurants. Space is are buried there. About two miles of Billy Collins at SOPAC limited. Meet at Lackawanna Station, walking. Carpooling is suggested due 294 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair. 2pm. to limited parking on site and driving April 12: Adrian Belew. Progressive $45 per person, $40 for Montclair to distant parts of the cemetery. Rock’s King Crimson was famously History Center members. 973.744.1796 Rosedale Chapel, 408 Orange fronted by Adrian Belew for over or [email protected], www. Road, Montclair. 1:30-3:30pm. $10. 30 years, and he served as its montclairhistory.org Registration required. 973.744.1796 songwriter and guitarist, leaving an or [email protected]. www. indelible stamp on its sound and montclairhistory.org loS loboS April 16: Screening of the Award- discography. Discipline, Belew’s first Winning Documentary Film, Deaf record with King Crimson, is listed Jam. Deaf Jam is the story of deaf teen April 28: Blues in the Loft: Mike SAT, MAR 30 AT 8PM among the most important Rock Aneta Brodski’s bold journey into the Griot & the Blues People. Blues Tickets: $59-$79 records ever made. His signature tones, spoken word slam scene. In a wondrous bassist/impresario Mike Griot debuts Ritchie Valens’ iconic “La Bamba” was Los Lobos’ first major hit. The band unique use of effects and whammy twist, Aneta, an Israeli immigrant living Blues People for the first time at bar remains completely different, and in Queens, meets Tahani, a hearing SOPAC. This “blues mega-band” continues to meld Rock, Blues, Tex-Mex, & Mexican Folk for their legions of fans. his techniques continue to be a huge Palestinian slam poet. The two women features some of the most talented tour influence on today’s guitarists. South embark on a collaboration creating a veterans… all together on one stage to The del COCO JOhn OleTA Orange Performing Arts Center, One new form of slam poetry that speaks to present stories and standards like never SuBdudeS McCOuRy MOnTOyA & PizzARelli: AdAMS SOPAC Way, South Orange. 8pm. $33 both the hearing and the deaf. There before. South Orange Performing Arts Thu, MAR 7 & dAVid TinSley A CenTenniAl FRi, MAy 17 to $43. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow. is a post film discussion with director Center, One SOPAC Way, org/adrian-belew AT 7:30PM GRiSMAn— elliS CeleBRATiOn AT 8PM Tickets: $35-$45 “del & FRi, APR 5 OF nAT KinG Tickets: $38-$58 April 13: John Pizzarelli – A The New Orleans dAwG” AT 8PM COle Since the runaway Centennial Celebration of Nat King natives serve up an wed, MAR 20 Tickets: $30-$38 SAT, APR 13 success of her 1990 Cole. World-renowned guitarist and irresistible blend of AT 7:30PM Fiery guitar licks and AT 8PM debut album Circle of singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed Folk, swamp Pop, Tickets: $68-$88 passionate vocals are Tickets: $46-$60 One and the by The Boston Globe for “reinvigorating New Orleans Rhythm impassioned hit single Del & Dawg the hallmarks of these World-renowned guitarist the Great American Songbook and & Blues, Louisiana “Get Here,” Oleta celebrates the nearly musical wizards. Coco and singer John Pizzarelli re-popularizing Jazz.” The Toronto Blues, Country, Adams has inspired a 50-year Bluegrass and Tinsley will leave has been hailed by the Star pegged him as “the genial Cajun/Zydeco and growing legion of fans friendship that these you breathless with Boston Globe for genius of the guitar” and the Seattle Funk with harmonies around the world. Times saluted him as “a rare entertainer two legendary this once-in-a- “reinvigorating the Great that always deliver. of the old school.” South Orange musicians have lifetime Blues American Songbook and Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC shared. double-bill. re-popularizing Jazz.” Way, South Orange. 8pm. $46 to $60. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/john- pizzarelli Buy Tickets Today! Visit www.SOPACnow.org or call (973) 313-2787

April 14: Jazz in the Loft: Bob South orange DeVos Quartet. With long, blues- Performing artS Center one SoPaC Way drenched lines, a warm, fat sound, Graham Parker at SOPAC South orange nJ 07079 and a horn-like, melodic approach,

14 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 15 South Orange. 7pm. $20. May 9-11: 82nd Annual Maplewood May 17: Oleta Adams. Since the formation of other Montclair parks. Also 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/mike- Garden Club Plant Sale. Shop from runaway success of her 1990 debut hear about efforts to rejuvenate the griot an extensive selection of plants and album Circle of One (which went landscape of this park, on the National support MGC’s programs at the same platinum), and the impassioned hit Register of Historic Places. Essex May 1: Guest Speaker Evan time. Selections include tomatoes, single “Get Here” (which became an County Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Weiner – “The Early Days of TV.” vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials, unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf Avenue, east of North Mountain houseplants, hanging baskets, The Roseland Free Public Library, War), Oleta Adams has inspired a Avenue, Upper Montclair. Meet at tropicals, shrubs, trees, and Mother’s 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. growing legion of fans around the the boulder at the park’s northeast 7pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www. Day baskets. Proceeds are returned world with journeys of the heart via entrance. 10-11:30am. Free. Check roselandpubliclibrary.org to the community through community songs that draw deeply from her roots Friends of Anderson Park Facebook projects, scholarships, a youth garden, page for weather updates. No rain date. and speaker programs. Maplewood in Gospel, while crossing effortlessly May 2-5: Annual Herb and Heirloom 973.477.7207. FriendsOfAndersonPark. Community Pool parking lot, 187 into the realms of Soul, R&B, Urban, Vegetable Sale. Visit the Montclair com History Center’s Orange Road site and Boyden Avenue, Maplewood. May 9 and popular music. South Orange from 12-8pm, May 10 from 8am to 8pm, Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC pick up unique, organic herbs for May 18-19: 34th Annual Fine Art May 11 from 8am to 4pm. Rain or shine. Way, South Orange. 8pm. $38 to $58. the garden. A selection of heirloom and Crafts at Essex County Verona www.maplewoodgardenclub.org 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/oleta- vegetables in addition to herbs will be Park. 140 juried fine artists, fine adams offered for sale. Download a preorder crafters and specialty food vendors will form in April from www.montclairhistory. May 15: Graham Parker. In 1975, be presenting and selling their work. org to guarantee orders. Pre-orders Graham Parker, backed by the band May 18: Essex County Anderson Parking is free around the park. The Vintage Anderson Park Post Card must be picked up on Thursday before The Rumour, burst on to the music Park Historic Walking Tour. Before scene with Howlin’ Wind, garnering show is rain or shine. Essex County 8pm. Thursday from 9am to 8pm, Friday Essex County Anderson Park existed, them international recognition. Sold Verona Park, corner of Bloomfield from 9am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to three houses and a fire station sat on Library, 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. variety of periodicals including The out concerts and world tours followed, Avenue and Lakeside Avenue, Verona. 2pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www. 3pm, Sunday from 9am to 1pm or until the park property. Find out where they New Yorker, The Paris Review, and The merchandise sells out. Montclair History and Graham Parker’s legendary rock 10am to 5pm. Free admission. There is roselandpubliclibrary.org went and other surprising stories about American Scholar. He is a Guggenheim Center, 108 and 110 Orange Road, career was born. South Orange handicap parking in the park. how this Olmsted-designed Essex fellow and a New York Public Library Montclair. www.montclairhistory.org Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC May 31: U.S. Poet Laureate Billy County park came to be created over “Literary Lion.” South Orange Way, South Orange. 7:30pm. $25 to May 19: Musical Performance Collins. Billy Collins is an American $32. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/ a century ago, how it shaped Upper Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18: Fiddler by the Jersey Chix. Enjoy a lively phenomenon. No poet since Robert graham-parker Montclair, and how it led to the Way, South Orange. 8pm. $38 to $58. on the Roof. A true musical theater performance that runs the gamut from Frost has managed to combine high classic, Fiddler on the Roof transports Broadway and Motown to jazz and rock. critical acclaim with such broad popular 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/billy- us to the little village of Anatevka in The Roseland Free Public appeal. His work has appeared in a collins n Czarist Russia, where poor dairyman Tevye, his wife Golda, their five daughters, and a colorful community Essex County Dept. of Parks & Rose Squared Productions, Inc. present of characters struggle to celebrate the traditional values they hold dear Fine Art And CrAFts At in a world changing fast around them. Burgdorff Center for the Performing essex County VeronA PArk Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood. Friday and Saturday 8pm, Sunday 542 Bloomfield Avenue • mAy 18-19 • Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm 2pm. $25. Students and seniors $20. 973.761.8453 or www.TheStrollers.org

May 11, 12, 18, 19: Rapunzel: Adapted by Karen Boettcher- Tate. Well-known characters from the classic story mingle with delightful new characters to answer long-asked questions: How did Rapunzel end up in the tower? Why is the witch so sPring Fine Art And CrAFts At protective of her? Where did the prince come from? Will her parents like the essex County BrookdAle PArk prince? And, most important of all, 473 WAtchung Ave., Bloomfield/montclAir • June 15-16 • SAt. & Sun., 10Am-5pm just what the heck is a “Rapunzel?” 8pm. 3pm Sundays. Montclair’s Studio Each show fEaturEs juriEd finE artists, sculptors, photographErs and craft artisans Players, 14 Alvin Place, Montclair. $25 displaying and selling their hand-crafted work in essex county’s beautiful Verona adults, $20 students and seniors. and brookdale parks. for more information, directions, and a gallery of 973.744.9752. studioplayhouse.org Maplewood Garden Club Plant Sale participating exhibitors’ work Visit: roSeSquared.Com

16 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 17 MAPLEWOOD GARDEN CLUB Drop-In Studio NEWARK MUSEUM ESSEX COUNTY Maplewood Memorial Library March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14, 49 Washington Street, Newark 51 Baker Street, Maplewood 21, 28; 1-4 pm 973.596.6550 / www.newarkmuseum. ONGOING www.maplewoodgardenclub.org Visit MAM’s new Helen & Bill Geyer org All programs begin at 7:30pm following Art Studio every Sunday to explore a PROGRAMS a brief business meeting and are free range of art materials and processes 1st & 3rd Saturday and open to the public. No RSVP with a seasoned MAM studio instructor. Creative Play required. Activities are based on artwork on 10am & 11am view. Come in for 20 minutes or stay 3- to 5-year-olds and their caretakers THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF UPCOMING SPEAKERS’ for an hour and leave with your very enjoy a special time before the THE SACRED HEART PROGRAMS own masterpiece. Free with museum museum opens to the public. Explore

admission. the museum’s art and science 89 Ridge Street, Newark collections through storytelling, song, March 4: The Plight of the 973.484.2400 playful activities and an art-making Pollinators – Natives to the Rescue. Looking Together www.cathedralbasilica.org project. Themes vary each month. We all know the importance of March 6, April 3, May 1; 2-3pm Fun at the Drop-In Studio at MAM The Cathedral Concert Series pollinators and the problems they face. People living with dementia and their Late Thursdays March 17: A Concert in Honor of John Black, president of the Native care partners explore art together March 21, April 18, May 16 10am St. Patrick. This concert will feature Plant Society of New Jersey, will explain during this monthly interactive gallery 6-9pm Workouts streamed on video. Bring a the New Jersey Wind Symphony how to make gardens pollinator friendly. program. Each person with dementia Reinvent your Thursday nights towel and water. Free. (formerly the Ridgewood Concert During his presentation, he will cover should be accompanied by one family Band) and renowned fiddle player with the Newark Museum’s Late what is meant by “native plants” and member or caregiver. Coordinators at Haley Richardson. The program will Thursdays. Relax after hours with Chair Yoga why pollinators need them. He will also The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart care facilities should contact MAM to include Celtic classics arranged by creatively inspired social evenings that March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, discuss pollinators in general as well as make an appointment for groups to offer a fresh take on the museum’s composer Johan de Meij, as well as Art in the Afternoon May 6, 13, 20 some of the relatively common plants on attend. Free. 973.259.5136 or tours@ captivating collections, through a other works by Grainger, Whelan, March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22 11am which they depend. montclairartmuseum.org dynamic mix of music, food, drinks, art, Copland and Weinberger. 4pm. $15 2-3:30 pm Learn about art through Workouts streamed on video. Free. and entertainment. Free. suggested donation. tours, conversation, and related art April 8: The Bountiful Herb Garden. Member Mornings projects. This studio-based program is Mindful Coloring for Adults Caren White, the Garden Steward March 2, April 6, May 4; 2pm MakerSPACE Drop-in April 19: Choral Meditations on designed for older adults. Refreshments March 5, 12, 19, 26 of Rutgers Herb Garden, will explain Enjoy free early hours access to the Saturdays the Stations of the Cross with the served. All levels of experience 1pm how to plant and care for herbs, why galleries the first Saturday of each 1-4pm Cathedral Choir. The Cathedral’s welcome. Free. Advance registration is Escape the stress of everyday life and month. Free for members. Advance Inspired by the museum’s collections tradition continues presenting timing and technique are the keys required. color your troubles away every Tuesday registration is required. and special events, monthly themes are meditations within the Stations of the to maximizing the harvest from herb in March. Join us for an afternoon of designed for visitors of all ages to drop Cross. This a cappella program will gardens, the best time to harvest the Closer Look Tour serenity, coloring, herbal tea, snacks, feature works of Clausen, Lotti, Allegri, in and experiment with the tools and plants, the optimal methods to harvest March 1, April 5, May 3, 2pm Park Bench and meditative music. Free. and Casals. 8pm. Free-will offering. leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots, and These informal 30-minute gallery talks March 14, April 11, May 9; materials of artists. Stay as long as you like. Free with admission. how to preserve them for future use. provide an in-depth examination of 9:30-11:30am Coding Classes for Kids – Create April 26: ‘Organ Symphony’ of one or two works of art on view in the Park Bench introduces young children Your Own Game Camille Saint-Saëns. This concert galleries. Tours led by MAM educators Second Sundays May 6: Drama Queens: Dark (pre-school+) to the museum through March 6, 13, 20, 27 will feature the New Jersey Symphony Beauties for Your Garden. To and docents. Free with museum a themed art project, guided tour, and March 10, April 14 and May 12 12-5pm 4-5 pm Orchestra with Xian Zhang, conductor, create rhythm, punctuate place, outline admission. storytelling in the galleries. $18 per and John J. Miller, organist. 4pm. A series for all ages. There will be BrainBytes Academy will be in the areas, and focus the eye, nothing family, $6 family members and above. library every Wednesday in March Createabilities performances, artist-led tours, art/ works like black. Lesley Parness, to teach coding to children ages Wednesdays at Noon March 13, April 10, May 8 maker demonstrations and workshops, retired superintendent of horticultural Public Tour 8-12. Class is limited to 15 students, A 30-minute organ recital will be 9:30-11:30am lectures, music and food. Programs are education at the Morris County Park March 17, April 21, May 19; 2pm attendance at all four sessions is followed with a brief tour of the Children of all abilities can explore designed to showcase the museum’s Commission, will explain how to use Discover the museum’s collection and recommended. Free. Cathedral. Free-will offering. artistic materials, make friends, and special exhibitions and permanent black-hued plants for maximum impact special exhibitions through a discount- May 1: Organ Recital: enjoy being creative together in this collections and enhance the gallery in a garden. She will feature more than led tour. Free. Advance registration Andrew Van Varick. inclusive program. Activities may experience. Free with admission. Lego Robotics 75 dark beauties, including annuals, required. May 8: Organ Recital: include sensory exploration, creative March 14, 28 Kristin Dabaghian. perennials, vines, trees, and shrubs, in movement, story time, and gallery THE ROSELAND FREE PUBLIC 4-5pm Sharpen coding skills by May 15: Paramus High School this compendium of powerful plants, visitation. Led by an art educator and Home School Day LIBRARY building, programming and playing with Wind Ensemble: Mark Donellan, and cover both their habit and culture. an occupational therapist, this new March 20, April 18 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. Lego Mindstorms and Lego Boost. For director. She will also provide a useful plant list. program is designed for preschool 12-2pm 973.226.8636 ages 8 and up. Free. May 22: Voice and Harp Recital: and early elementary children. $16 Enjoy a fun and educational afternoon www.roselandpubliclibrary.org Janet Natale, soprano, and Merynda MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM per family, $10 family level members including a gallery tour and studio art Knitting & Crochet Club Adams, harp. This concert takes place 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair and above. Advance registration project. Children are divided into age Walking for Fitness March 18, April 15, May 20 in the chapel of Our Lady of Grace 973.746.5555 not required. 973.259.5139. groups, 4-10 and 11 and older. $18 per March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15; 7pm behind the main altar. www.montclairartmuseum.org montclairartmuseum.org family, $6 family members and above. May 6, 13, 20 Free. n

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