Dynamic Billy Taylor headlines Giants of Jazz VIII ! It’s the one-night concert the New York Times director for “The David Frost Show,”and “Tony hails as New Jersey’s “premier jazz festival.”Giants of Brown’s Black Journal Tonight” (on PBS). He has Jazz VIII,The Baird’s musical phenomenon, is sched- hosted two popular NPR radio shows,“Jazz Alive” uled for Saturday, Oct. 15. and “Billy Taylor’s Jazz.” When Charles Kuralt tapped Dozens of other internationally rec- him to become arts correspondent for “CBS Sunday ognized jazz musicians will appear on a Morning,” Taylor received an Emmy Award for his single stage at South Orange Middle profile on Quincy Jones. School, starting at 8 p.m. Among them Online ticket sales are now underway at will be Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, http://southorange. recware.com.Prices are $30 in Frank Wess, Benny Powell, Roy advance; $35 at door; and $25 for seniors and stu- Hargrove, Junior Manse, Jimmy dents with ID. Heath and Bucky Pizzarelli. To buy in person The featured performer, after Sept. 15, go to Baird this year’s Jazz Masters Award Center, 5 Mead Street, recipient, will be Dr. Billy South Orange; Taylor, whose six-decade MailBoxes, Etc., South career has earned him Orange Avenue, South acclaim from five U.S. presi- Orange; or Robin dents. Hutchins Gallery, An oft-recorded Maplewood. pianist, Taylor is also a com- For more informan- poser, teacher and lecturer, tion, go to thebaird.org. who has served as musical Or call (973) 378-7754. For 10 years, The Baird’s programs and artistic collaborations have spawned a broad menu of arts experience. In fact, our very name, "The Baird," has become synonymous with regional arts. ■ Pierro Gallery of South Orange include Art With A Master, glass bead-making, draw- The gallery’s significant reputation in the visu- ing, and bas-relief murals. - It’s Happening Here - It’s al arts world brings experience and exposure to Age-appropriate classes in art, music and dance our guest artists, with compelling exhibitions and are offered for toddlers through middle school. related programming for area residents. ■ Penny Pretzel Playhouse ■ Book Arts Round Table From across the U.S. and Europe, exceptional For those who love book and paper arts, puppet presentations for children and adults are here’s a creative forum for exchanging ideas and introduced by this professional playhouse. information. ■ Flying Ship Productions ■ Performances at The Baird (Theater in Residence) • Giants of Jazz is the one-night, annual con- This professional musical touring troupe cert that has established South Orange as a venue offers children’s classes and shows. for world-class jazz. ■ • Jazz at The Baird is an intimate venue for Dreamcatcher Repertory renowned and rising jazz musicians. Five monthly (Theater in Residence) concerts are scheduled January through May at Contemporary plays and musicals are The Baird. staged by the company’s professional actors, • The Summer Outdoor Concert Series brings who also offer theater classes for teens and an eclectic mix of free concerts in the park every adults. Wednesday in July, from jazz to folk to rock ‘n roll. For tickets or class registration, go to Southorange.recware.com ■ Arts Classes and Workshops To review The Baird’s cultural offerings A spectrum of visual arts for teens and adults The Baird is taught by working professionals. Highlights thebaird.org The Baird: An Arts Destination, TOO! YES!!! Dear Friends & Neighbors, I want to support the arts ! by joining South Orange Just look at the variety of arts classes Friends of the Baird Arts and performances in this insert! Clearly, the arts are alive and thriving at The Baird, and South Orange truly sets a benchmark for other towns’ cultural goals. Level 1: Essential $50 ★ Advance notice of all art The Baird’s events have made our openings, concerts, lectures, town’s name synonymous with the seminars, workshops and classes. arts – a reputation that goes far ★ Invitations to select previews beyond our Village boundaries. Of and Meet-the-Artist events. course, one huge reason our small town can provide such outstanding arts programming is because residents – and Level 2: Significant $75 visitors! – can join business and commu- All “Essential” benefits, plus: nity groups as sponsors. Your member- ★ ship donation to Friends of The Baird 10% discount on all adult art classes offered at The Baird. Arts helps make these programs and events possible while allowing special ★ Discount tickets on Jazz privileges, such as discounted tickets at the Baird Series. and preferred seating. Please consider joining or renewing Level 3: Quintessential $100 your membership today and help the All “Essential” and “Significant” benefits, plus: Village continue to shine through the arts. ★ 10% discount on the first $100 I hope to see you soon. spent at Pierro Gallery’s Holiday Craft Sale. ★ Preferred Seating Advantage at the Giants of - It’s Happening Here - It’s Sincerely, Jazz VIII concert (Oct. 15). Judy Wukitsch ★ NEW! A Mystery Musical Affair: Assistant Director, A complementary, intimate evening Recreation and Cultural Affairs of live music, singing and light refreshments. A special thanks from The Baird. Name (please print) Membership Level 1 2 3 Address City State Zip Telephone ( ) E-Mail Please make checks payable to “Village of South Orange” and mail to (or drop off at): Friends of the Baird Arts, Baird Center, 5 Mead Street, South Orange, NJ 07079. For more information, call (973) 378-7754. ____ I would like information on volunteering for cultural arts programming. The Baird F ALL CLASSES All classes start the week of Sept. 19 Cultural Arts and run for 10 weeks unless otherwise stated. High School & Adults Model fee: $88. (Materials not 5th to 8th included.) Graders Ceramics improvisation. Choreography NEW! Strategies for Beginning and advanced and technique lessons encom- Success - The Actor’s students enjoy learning tech- pass arm and footwork. Men Essential Business NEW! Basic Jewelry Making niques and glazes in green- and women of all ages meet Intensive for Teens ware ceramics, while finishing on Thursdays. Beginners, 7:30 Career/Life Coach See description under and personalizing various to 8:30 p.m. Intermediate, 8:30 Penelope Brackett and High School and Adult. Fee: molds. Students may bring to 9:30 p.m. Instructor Toni Dreamcatcher Artistic $105, plus a $20 supply fee their own molds or buy from Messina. Fee: $90. Director Laura Ekstrand guide due the first day of class the instructor in class. Hand participants in creating a con- building with clay is also Glass Bead Making sistent strategy and inspira- NEW! Bas-Relief Mural taught to those with interest. Beginners and intermedi- tion to grow their craft, busi- Sculpting, Moldmaking, (No wheel available.) Eight ate participants learn bead ness and life. Learn to define Casting Tuesday sessions include a techniques from uniform to and communicate your two-week break. Hours are vessel beads, hollow and flo- Use clay to sculpt a strengths in all interactions. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Instructor ral; decorative details like dots, three-dimensional bas-relief Eight weekly classes begin Tina Torre. Fee: $80. stripes, foil and pixie dust; and flat panel (think frieze over small objects such as flowers Oct. 11. For details, call (973) doorways in ancient build- Basic Jewelry Making and animals. Mondays, 6:30 to 378-7754, x7. ings), then make a rubber 9:30 p.m. Instructor: Anna mold to create a plaster cast, Make you own jewelry! Two-Day Book Arts Learn basic jewelry design Butler. Fee: $270, including and finally, add paint or patina Workshop techniques using beads and materials. to individual panels. Fridays, wire. Make strand and knotted Learn Pochoir, a tradi- 3:30 to5 p.m., with instructor necklaces and wire-wrap chok- Life Drawing Open Studio tional French printmaking Nora Chavooshian. Fee: $105. ers; stud, tassel and dangle ear- Want to draw from a technique inspired by the Materials: $25. rings; hair clips, pendants and model, independent of an books of Delaunay and more. No soldering; simple instructor? Here, you can work Matisse, and abstract patterns Drawing Plus 1 tools are used. Bring your own seriously at your own pace, of designer Verneuil. Produce Students in 5th to 7th flatnose and roundnose pliers. with artists of all levels. your own small editions of grades learn drawing basics Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. postcards and the beginning while developing individual with instructor/crafter Lara Registration: $20. Model fee: of accordion-fold books. Oct. strengths and skills. Learn Danmola. Fee: $135, plus a $20 $70 (payable in cash at regis- 15 and 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. line, form and composition supply fee due the first day of tration time). Instructor/artist: Barbara using graphite, color pencils class. Mauriello. Fee: $100, plus $20 and paint.Work on still lifes, Art with a Master for materials. people and landscapes. Drawing Plus 3 Students of all levels, in Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m., with High school students all mediums, get individual More Beaded Bindings instructor Lynne Buschman. with drawing experience learn attention and critiques from Incorporate beads into Fee: $70. to “see”while developing their master artist Philip Sherrod, a book spines and covers. expression skills. Graphite, pas- professional exhibitor and Beaded and embroidered Drawing Plus 2 tels, color pencil and paint are teacher at the Art Students samples will be explored. Students with some used to explore line, composi- League and the National Beaded Binding I and previ- drawing experience in 6th, tion, form etc., while drawing Academy School of Design and ous bookbinding experience 7th and 8th grades explore unusual still lifes and portraits.