A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 11, 2010 Page 17 ™ ‘Playing Politics’ to Open POPCORN Shutter Island: March 12 at Tomasulo Opens a Window to Bedlam CRANFORD – From March 12 to 2008, she was the recipient of the April 17, the exhibition “Playing Poli- Abbey Mural Workshop Fellowship, One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent tics” will be on display in the Tomasulo presented by the National Academy By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER pounding the fears his bizarre encounter Gallery in the MacKay Library of the Museum and School of Fine Arts in 2 and ½ popcorns raises, on returning he is told that the lost Cranford campus of Union County New York City. In 2005, she held the More crawl-under-your-skin icky than Mrs. Solando has now been found. The work of Colby Krolak College. Ucross Foundation Residency in scary, Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island All that’s missing for good measure in The exhibition consists of painted Clearmont, N.Y. perpetrates a major, if not really novel, this psycho-creepy atmosphere of evil SP-FAA Presents paper collages and mixed-media works The opening reception for “Play- twist. Still, a stellar performance by vs. paranoia is a cameo by Vincent Price. Scratchboard Artist by artist Susan Hamburger. These pieces ing Politics” will be held on Friday, Leonardo DiCaprio and great produc- It is the spooky stuff of a thousand B- were done during the past three years, March 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the tion values almost save the day. Too bad movie thrillers. And doubtless the mas- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch primarily under the President George Tomasulo Gallery, found on the first neither O. Henry nor his filmic heir, M. ter filmmaker had fun etching his paean Plains and Fanwood Arts Association W. Bush administration but also under floor of MacKay Library on the Knight Shyamalan, were aboard to en- to this genre. Yet, it is so exquisitely meeting will be held on Thursday, that of President Barack Obama. college’s Cranford campus, which is gineer the movie’s big surprise. realized that, in surmounting its clichéd March 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the In her artist statement, Ms. located at 1033 Springfield Avenue. It is 1954. DiCaprio’s Federal Mar- roots, it becomes an anomaly. Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Cen- Hamburger said her works “...address Gallery hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. shal Ted Daniels and his partner, Chuck This film phylum is accustomed to a ter, located on Watson Road in contemporary social and political issues on Monday through Thursday and Aule (Mark Ruffalo), are taking the rag-tag, clanky-edged cachet unto Fanwood. A brief business meeting by way of updated 17th and 18th century from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. ferry to Shutter Island, namesake of the itself…the kind of thing that simply will be followed by a presentation on European design motifs...” Evening hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. on institution for the criminally insane where reeks of low-budget ghoulishness and Scratchboard Wildlife and Animal Art Ms. Hamburger has also received Tuesday through Thursday. For more a murderous inmate has recently es- near laughable dialogue. And so, as a by Colby Krolak. many awards during her career. In information, call (908) 709-7155. caped. These are macho G-men. But Ted result of Shutter Island’s expensive stan- Ms. Krolak has always had a pas- is seasick, a presentiment hinting that dards, we expect a better story, more sion for animals and art. Her child- McNamara Tells History even tough guys might have frailties. intriguing divulgences and a world-class hood was spent exploring and observ- Upon landing, the usual eeriness coup de grâce that truly sends us reeling. ing the nature and wildlife of New abounds. That building holds this sort of Nonetheless, Scorsese’s cinematic Jersey. From an early age, she discov- Of Mountainside Post WWII patient; over there is home to the highly sleight of hand has its fascinations. And ered a love of drawing. Growing up, dangerous; and that one, well, that’s a baby-faced Leonardo DiCaprio – who she took advantage of every artistic MOUNTAINSIDE – by town elders, of Mountainside’s big hush-hush and don’t ask. Making at first looks like a little kid playing dress learning experience, always looking Mountainside resident Connie prestigious historic architecture, the matters more disconcerting, the rules up – ultimately creates such a passion- to animals and nature for inspiration. McNamara recently released her establishment of the nationally re- demand that Ted and Chuck surrender ately wrought, noirish persona that it Ms. Krolak studied art and illustra- book “A History of Mountainside: nowned Children’s Specialized Hos- their firearms. But the expository capper puts us on tenterhooks. But the lack of tion at the duCret School of Art. Dur- 1945—2007, It Was Only Yester- pital and the Badgley House, where comes when they meet the big cheese. said knockout punch precludes adequate ing her three years at duCret, she prac- day” and will meet readers in Union Revolutionary residents concealed Waltzed into the magnificently ba- payment for our trusting anxieties. ticed with a variety of media such as County next month. their valuables from the British. roque chamber where Ben Kingsley’s Of course there’s no way you can oil, acrylic and charcoal. However, it She will appear at The Town Book Longtime Mountainsiders candidly Dr. Cawley and his associate, Dr. know this until it is far too late…long was not long before she discovered her Store of Westfield on Saturday, March recall the 1987 tornado, the 1995 Naehring (Max von Sydow), sip wine after you’ve forsaken a trip to the con- favored medium – scratchboard. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The centennial celebration and the galva- and whimsically discuss the latest theo- cession stand as well as the facilities in She found that this traditional draw- Mountainside Public Library on March nizing day in 1985 when the historic ries on madness, Ted is put on guard. hopes of that dramatic clincher. Which is ing technique was ideal for capturing 13 at 2 p.m., the Hetfield House in Hetfield House was moved down What are these head shrinking fops play- why you need this review. Oh yeah, I the fine striking details and texture of Mountainside on Sunday, March 21, Route 22. ing at? Naehring’s accent sends him guessed the finale, but with about 10 her subjects. It was also during her at 1 p.m. and at Barnes & Noble of Produced in collaboration with the hurtling back to when he and his fellow minutes left on the clock. And even then time in art school that she found a love Springfield on April 10 at 1 p.m. Mountainside Historic Preservation GI’s freed Dachau. I was wishing for yet another twist. for painting digitally. This new media Bordered by the Watchung ridges, Committee, “A History of This will become a recurring theme, Thinking back, you try to recall if was perfect for creating whimsical Mountainside’s picturesque four Mountainside” unveils the character Ted equating his discoveries on Shutter there were clues. There are strict rules to and vibrant illustrations. square miles afford a park-like set- of this New Jersey town. Island with perceived analogies from his this sort of hornswoggling. Though the Whether it is the story of a frolic- ting in the midst of exurban activity. Ms. McNamara is a lifelong resi- war experiences. Yet for now, the first mind-boggling classic, The Usual Sus- some chipmunk or the legacy of a Author Ms. McNamara provides a dent of Union County. She has lived in order of the day is to find Rachel Solando, pects (1995), lets fall the requisite vanishing species, Ms. Krolak intends comprehensive look at this tight-knit Mountainside since 1974 and has the escapee who was incarcerated for breadcrumbs, you’d be a genius to pick to illustrate each creature’s personal- community that prides itself on its worked as a reporter for Newsweek drowning her three children. Oddly up on them the first time. Whereas ity, beauty and worth. She believes bucolic surroundings and its caring and editor at New Jersey Savvy Living. though, it appears to these high-class Scorsese’s approach is akin to the ploy there is always something to learn and cohesiveness. She currently works as a freelance gumshoes that she has vanished into thin that resolves it all with, “And then I woke from the wild and always room to She recounts anecdotes, passed on writer. air. up.” grow as an artist. In short, things are rotten in Denmark, Pity is all the ancillary goodies, such With her art, she hopes to convey Rupert Holmes to Attend and they’re getting fishier by the minute. as Ben Kingsley and Mark Ruffalo’s her love and respect for wildlife and Interviews with guards, orderlies and splendid supporting performances and encourages humans of all ages to ap- patients seem to have been rehearsed. the stunning art direction, can’t be put in preciate and learn from the natural Curtains, Drood Performances One inmate, perhaps not as loony as a doggy bag to be saved for a better film. world around them. To learn more some, slips a note to Agent Daniels. It It’s a nice thought if you can afford about Ms. Krolak and see some of her AREA – Both local high schools for her; however, he is best known for reads: Run. Rumors abound. It is posited illusions in your movie-going decisions. work, take a look at colbykrolak.com. will perform works by Rupert his own smash hit “Escape (The Pina that secret experiments are taking place But the sane and frugal option would be All meetings and demonstrations Holmes, Broadway playwright and Colada Song).” somewhere on the isle. to slam the door on Shutter Island. are free and open to the public. For 1970’s/80’s pop star. The WHS theatre production takes But the kicker comes when Ted de- * * * more information, contact Paula Pearl Mr. Holmes will attend the Satur- place at the auditorium, located at cides to explore the verboten areas of Shutter Island, rated R, is a Para- at (908) 322-2590. day, March 13, evening performance 550 Dorian Road, tonight through Shutter Island on his own. After risking mount Picture’s release directed by of Westfield High School (WHS) this Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. life and limb by climbing craggy cliff, all Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo Summit Symphony Theatre’s The Mystery of Edwin All tickets are $10 each. the while pursued by his suspicious hosts, DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Michelle Drood at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday, Tickets can be purchased at the he makes a strange acquaintance. Com- Williams. Running time: 138 minutes. Presents Next Concert March 14, performance of Scotch door, by e-mailing Susan Hamburger’s “The Low Road – Spitzer” SUMMIT – The Summit Symphony Plains-Fanwood High School [email protected] or Orchestra will present its next concert (SPFHS) Repertory Theatre’s Cur- by calling the ticket line at (908) 928- of the 2009-2010 season on Sunday, tains (The Musical Comedy Who- 0992. All advanced sale tickets will Carriage House Poetry March 14, at 3 p.m., at the Summit High dunit) at 3 p.m. be held at the ticket booth, located in School, located on Kent Place Boule- Writer of the musical’s book as the lobby of the WHS auditorium, vard. The concert will include music by well as additional lyrics to the Kander and may be picked up on the evening Returns to Fanwood Nicolai, Barber and Schumann. and Ebb score, Mr. Holmes will con- of the performance. All payments can FANWOOD – The Carriage House classes in colleges and workshops in The featured soloist for this concert duct a Q and A with the audience and be made by cash or check made out to Poetry Series invites the public to at- prisons. will be violinist Dan Zhu. There will be cast immediately following the Westfield High School Theatre. tend a free poetry reading on Tuesday, The Carriage House Poetry Series is a pre-concert lecture beginning at 2:15 SPFHS show. The SPFHS Repertory Theatre pro- March 16, at 8 p.m. in the Patricia currently in its 12th year at the Kuran p.m. for this performance. Mr. Holmes was the first person in duction takes place at the Manya Kuran Arts Center on Watson Road, off Arts Center. An open microphone will Under the direction of conductor Broadway history to singly win Tony Ungar Memorial Auditorium at North Martine Avenue, adjacent to follow the featured performance, and James Sadewhite, the Summit Sym- awards for both Best Book and Best Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Fanwood Borough Hall. The featured audience members are invited to read a phony Orchestra will perform The Score of a Musical for his creation located at 667 Westfield Road in readers will be distinguished poets poem by a famous poet or one of their Merry Wives of Windsor Overture by The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which Scotch Plains. Linda Radice and Skye Van Saun. own. Otto Nicolai, Concerto for Violin and also won the Tony award for Best Tickets can be purchased by e- Ms. Radice is a poet and essayist. For more information, call (908) 889- Orchestra by Samuel Barber and Sym- Musical. mailing [email protected]. Tick- Her work has been published in numer- 7223 or (908) 889-5298. Visit phony 3 by Robert Schumann. Prior to his career in theatre, Mr. ets are $12 for adults and $8 for ous literary journals. She was the sec- carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com Mr. Zhu, a native of Beijing, made Holmes was a pop singer-songwriter seniors and students. There is a spe- ond place recipient of the 2007 Allen for online directions and information. his first public appearance at the age of whose work was recorded by many of cial group rate of $6 for the Thurs- Ginsberg Award and received an hon- One of Tamborlane’s “Seven Days.” 9, performing the Mendelssohn violin the preeminent vocalists of his time, day, March 18, performance. Pay- orable mention in 2008. concerto with the China Youth Cham- most notably Barbra Streisand. Mr. ment can be made by cash or check, She is a member of the Fanwood Arts ber Orchestra. At 18, he made his Holmes wrote, arranged and con- made out to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Council and is co-director of the Poets Tamborlane’s ‘Seven Days’ Carnegie Hall debut, performing the ducted several platinum recordings Repertory Theatre. Wednesday reading series at the Barron Tchaikovsky violin concerto under Payment may be mailed with ticket Arts Center in Woodbridge. David Gilbert. Cowboys and Horses order or made at the time of a ticket Ms. Van Saun was a Geraldine R. Featured In NYC Gallery For more information, visit pick-up, in the front lobby of Scotch Dodge Festival Poet in 2008. She is the CRANFORD – Cranford artist Ms. Tamborlane said, “Each day of summitsymphonynj.org. Admission for Ride at Les Malamut Plains-Fanwood High School, on author of a chapbook, “Versus Verses” Theodosia A. G. Tamborlane has been a week is distinct due to changes in this concert is free. AREA – The Les Malamut Art Gal- Monday or Wednesday evenings from and a forthcoming memoir, “Moving invited to exhibit her installation weather, different appointments kept lery will present a photography exhibit 7 to 8 p.m. For questions, call Randi Violations.” A poet, writer and editor, painting “Seven Days” at the New or missed, communications or lack of Workshop Releases 2010 titled “Cowboys and Horses of the Wild Traiman at (908) 322-6533. Ms. Van Saun teaches poetry master Century Artists Gallery, 530 West communications from family and West” by Union resident Walt Jarko 25th Street in New York City, from friends, music or shows enjoyed, ter- Summer Prog. Guide from March 16 until April 30.There now through March 27. rorist warnings, etc. Each week then WESTFIELD – The 2010 Westfield will be an opportunity to both view the Ms. Tamborlane will discuss her becomes a unique collaboration, Summer Workshop (WSW) program’s show and meet with the artist at a painting on Saturday, March 13, at a which I visualized in ‘Seven Days.’” 16-page brochure contains the listings reception on Saturday, March 20, from public reception from 3 to 6 p.m. at Ms. Tamborlane has her paintings of more than 60 courses in arts, crafts, 1 to 3 p.m. the gallery. at Simply Gallery in Cranford on a communications, dance, drama, mu- Mr. Jarko has published a book of his “Seven Days” presents a colorful, permanent basis. Her paintings are in sic, musical theater and special inter- Wild West photographs. He maintains thought-provoking abstract represen- personal collections in United States ests for students from pre-school to a website at backlightnaturephoto.com. tation of seven days of a week as a and Holland. grade 8. It also contains information on Ten years ago, he bought his first cam- specialized, installation septych, 170 She can be contacted by e-mail at the Summer Stage Theater program for era and never put it down. inches wide. This septych design al- [email protected]; her website is aspiring actors in grades 6 through 12. Self-taught, he makes time every year lows viewers to deliberate on indi- tamborlane.com, and she can be Open to residents of all communi- to explore the world off the beaten path vidual days as they turn into weeks. reached at (908) 276-4967. ties, the 2010 program will be held with his camera. He has captured im- from Tuesday, June 29, until Friday, ages in Iceland, Alaska and Mexico. July 30, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 The photos in this collection were p.m. at the Roosevelt Intermediate shot at the Flitner Ranch in Shell, Wyo., School, located at 301 Clark Street in using both film and digital techniques. Westfield. All photographs are for sale and may DROOD CREW IN ACTION...Neville Landless, center, played by Westfield High This summer’s program contains be purchased directly from Mr. Jarko. School (WHS) thespian Dan Berman, is arrested as a murder suspect for the more than 23 courses in its arts and The Les Malamut Art Gallery is lo- killing of young Edwin Drood. But did he do it? The audience will vote to crafts department, including air brush, cated in the lower level of the Union determine the answer during WHS’s staging of the Tony Award-winning spring cartooning, graphic design, interna- Public Library, located at 1980 Morris musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood, at WHS, from Thursday through Saturday, tional crafts, pottery and scrapbooking. Avenue in Union. For further informa- March 11 to 13, at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $10 and are available in advance at the high school box office on (908) 928-0992, via e-mail at Among the offerings in the commu- tion, visit [email protected] or at the door. Pictured, left to right, are: nications department are imagination lesmalamutartgallery.web.officelive.com Michael Kirkland, Geoffrey Ko, Joel Seltzer, Robert Romano, Dan Berman, express, puppetry playhouse, debate or call (908) 851-5450. Michael Eilbacher, Kevin Morris and Nicholas Shorrock. team, mock trial, TV production and video animation. The dance and movement depart- Make your house ment classes include dance sampler, Broadway jazz, fencing, gymnastics, hip hop, Irish dance, spirit squad, yoga and more, look and feel fabulous! The Summer Stage Theater, for grades 6 though 12, will present the musical Barnum, with book by Mark Stylize and Accessorize with Brambic, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Michael Stewart. No audition Jen Watty and her team! is necessary to be part of this produc- tion, which tells the story of P. T. Flat rate daily make-overs in your home! Barnum, co-founder of “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Includes new layouts of existing furniture, cool accents, To request the 2010 WSW brochure, call (908) 518-1551, or visit the New greenery, paint colors, removal of old and in with fresh new ideas! Jersey Workshop for the Arts studios at 150-152 East Broad Street in Westfield. Check out our website at www.jenwatty.com and Additional information is available on call our office at 908-233-8128 for an appointment! njworkshopforthearts.com.