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THE SPIRIT OF

EssexWINTER 2018

AM E F O H U S T

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Dear Friend, As the winter months approach, enjoy spending quality time with friends and family while partaking in favorite traditions throughout Essex County. We invite you and your family to join us for following activities:

Holiday Lights Spectacular at Holiday Candlelight Tour at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Essex County Kip’s Castle 5pm to 9pm 7pm Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2 Available Thursdays, Fridays and Every night from December 7 to 31 Saturdays Closed December 24 & 25 Dec. 6, 7, 8; Dec. 13, 14, 15; Dec. 20, Free Admission 21, 22; Dec. 27, 28, 29 Donate non-perishable food items, Admission is $10 new toys, and gently used coats when you visit Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour Sustainable Homes and Habitats Saturday, December 1 & Sunday, Gingerbread Contest December 2 History Registration Deadline: December 1 Day Salad Project Drop Off, December 1 to December 3 at Turtle Back Zoo 1 bag arugula/spinach mix (8 oz) 1 Granny Smith apple, diced Winter is a perfect time to indulge in our vibrant arts culture. You can support We believe that Groundhog Day has HISTORY OF GROUNDHOG DAY the arts in Essex County by spending a day out visiting our many restaurants, 2 stalks celery, diced been celebrated here since the zoo Groundhog Day has its roots in the museums, historic sites, art galleries and theaters. Most importantly, you can 1/4 cup almonds, sliced create memories that last a lifetime by participating in our various Essex County started or soon after, but documentation ancient Christian tradition of 6 strawberries (about 1 cup, winter activities. does not seem to have started until Day, when clergy would bless and sliced) the 1970’s when Woodrow K. Chuck distribute candles needed for winter. Together we will continue Putting Essex County First.. The candles represented how long and was the presiding groundhog. He was In a large bowl, combine arugula/ cold the winter would be. Germans spinach, diced apple and celery with succeeded by Woodrow K. Chuck, II and expanded on this concept by selecting sliced almonds and strawberries. other including a lovely lady For humans, top with your favorite an animal–the hedgehog–as a means groundhog named Lucy. dressing. Serving size: 4 people of predicting weather. Once they (or 16 Groundhogs) Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Our famous Essex Ed came on the scene came to America, German settlers in Essex County Executive in the mid-1990’s having mentored continued the tradition, Recipe by Essex Ed - resident and the Board of Chosen Freeholders although they switched from hedgehogs groundhog at Turtle Back Zoo. under the esteemed to groundhogs, which were plentiful in

Social icon Circle Daniel K. Salvante in Punxsutawney, PA. Essex Ed has Only use blue and/or white. For more details check out our the Keystone State. Brand Guidelines. Director of Parks, Recreation and remained the name of our groundhog Simplified: Groundhog Day originates Cultural Affairs prognosticator ever since. Essex Ed from an ancient celebration of the turtlebackzoo.com may have been trained by Phil but his midway point between the winter predications are his own. NJ weather is and the —the day right they’re frightened or looking for a mate not always in line with PA’s after all, and in the middle of astronomical winter. and can climb trees and swim. They go Ed could easily see his shadow while According to superstition, sunny skies Brendan W. Gill, President into hibernation in the late fall; during Wayne L. Richardson, Vice President Phil does not or visa versa. that day signify a stormy and cold second this time, their body temperatures drop half of winter while cloudy skies indicate Janine G. Bauer Robert Mercado There have been years when other significantly, their heartbeats slow from Rufus I. Johnson the arrival of warm weather. 80 to five beats per minute and they Carlos M. Pomares animals delivered the prognostication Lebby C. Jones Patricia Sebold GROUNDHOGS (THE ANIMAL) can lose 30 percent of their body fat. Leonard M. Luciano including a prairie dog and an opossum. Groundhogs, also called woodchucks In , male groundhogs emerge *Essex Ed’s favorite foods are banana, and whose scientific name is Marmota from their burrows to look for a mate This program is made possible in part by funds from the State Council on orange, papaya, mango and melons, so monax, typically weigh 12 to 15 pounds (not to predict the weather) before going the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs received an operating a sprinkling of one of these favorites are and live six to eight years. They eat underground again. They come out of support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department n of State. sure to get him out of hibernation! vegetables and fruits, whistle when hibernation for good in March. 2 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 3 be awarded in various categories fee includes coffee, hot chocolate program, participants will learn all movie night out? Curious about the on Monday, December 17. Call the and cookies. Tours will be on held on about these including natural dating habits of some of the wilder Environmental Center at 973.228.8776 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. habits and behaviors, how they face residents of Turtle Back Zoo? Join the ESSEX COUNTY to register or for more information. Advanced registration is required. the conservation issues affecting their staff for a fun and frank discussion of SPOTLIGHT Please note: Not all areas of the castle habitats, and what the public can do to the “birds and the bees” at the third Winter Wildlife Explorers Camp are handicap accessible. help them. The event will be held in the annual Valentine’s Day Date Night. This Wednesday, Dec. 26; Thursday, Berson Education Center and over-21 event is meant to be informative, Dec. 27; Friday, Dec. 28, ESSEX COUNTY exhibits. Includes a hot breakfast. yet tongue-in-cheek fun and includes 9:30am to 3:30pm TURTLE BACK ZOO Follow the registration link on the TBZ dinner and behind the scenes tours. A For children in kindergarten to 3rd 560 Northfield Avenue calendar. Cost is $30 for Zoological registration link will be available on the grade. Campers enjoy stories, crafts, West Orange 973.731.5800 Society members and $35 for non- TBZ calendar. campfires and forest adventures www.essexcountynj.org/ members Seasonal events sponsored exploring the wooded wetland forest turtlebackzoo EDUCATION PROGRAMS by the Essex County in winter time. For more information, Hours of Operation Winter Workshop Department of Parks, call 973.228.8776. Minimum number April 1 to October 31: 10am to 4:30pm Saturday, December 1; WINTER EARLY CHILDHOOD of participants required. Cost is $180 Daily Beginning November 1: 10am 11am to 2pm PROGRAMS Recreation and Cultural Affairs per child for all three days OR $70 per to 3:30pm Daily Visit the zoo in the winter season for a Are you looking for fun and interactive child per day. *CLOSED Thanksgiving Day, whole new animal experience! Create programs that encourage family Christmas Day and New Year’s Day enrichment items for the zoo animals learning and foster early environmental Build a Bird House to enjoy throughout the winter season awareness? Turtle Back Zoo Early RATES April 1 to Beginning as well as a craft to take home. Special Childhood Programs return this winter Saturday, February 16 October December 1 ESSEX COUNTY CODEY ARENA Build a Bird House at Essex County 11am to 12:30pm animal guests will visit throughout with several programs for pre-school Adult $15.00 $12.00 560 Northfield Avenue Environmental Center For adults and children ages 10 and the day in the Berson Education age children and their care-givers. To West Orange - 973.731.3828 older who are accompanied by an Child/Senior $12.00 $10.00 Center classrooms. Included with zoo register, follow the registration link from www.essexcountynj.org/ ESSEX COUNTY adult. Build a home that encourages 62+ admission. the Early Childhood page of the TBZ codeyarena ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER breeding birds and other wildlife to Child 23 Free Free website. 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue take residence. Putting out a bird months and Valentine’s Day Date Night under Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Roseland - 973.228.8776 house now creates a good chance of Saturday, February 16, 2019; 6pm Upcoming Mini Camps Synchroettes Skating Team – www.essexcountynj.org/ having a nesting pair of songbirds in the Rental Safari $7.00 $7.00 Tired of the same old dinner and a Come to the Zoo on a day off from Toys for Tots Skate Show environmentalcenter Double garden by spring. Advance registration Strollers 6:30pm On-site registration and creation of is required. For information, call gingerbread home or habitat entries. 973.228.8776. Cost is $10 per child; Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is Wednesday, December 26 to Saturday, December 1, 11am to 1pm $12 per adult. committed to providing an enriching Saturday, December 29, 2018 Stop by the Essex County recreational experience that fosters excellence in wildlife education and Essex County High School Environmental Center and the ESSEX COUNTY resourceful staff will help participants wildlife conservation so present and Hockey Tournament. 14 teams from KIPS CASTLE PARK Essex, Union, Morris counties get started on their own unique future generations are inspired to creation. All gingerbread projects must understand, appreciate and protect 22 Crestmont Road Verona Sunday, January 13, 2019 be completed by 1pm to be considered the fragile interdependence of all for the contest. Some materials will 973.433.7469 living things. New in 2018 are exhibits Essex Skating Club Winter ESCapade www.essexcountynj.org/ Skating Competition. 8am to 5pm be provided, however, participants featuring African and are encouraged to bring their own kip’scastle Caribbean Flamingos! Other features items. This is the last day to register include the Endangered Species Thursday, January 17 & Friday, for the contest. Advance registration is Holiday at Essex County Carousel, Pony Rides, Petting Farm, January 18, 2019 required; call 973.228.8776. There is Kip’s Castle Train, Touch Tank, and Playground. Essex County High School Wrestling another Gingerbread making workshop Wednesdays to Sundays from * Exhibits and attractions may close Tournament. 3pm to 10pm at Turtle Back Zoo at 3:30pm. FREE November 28 to December 30 due to weather throughout the winter 5pm to 9pm Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays season Friday, February 15 & Saturday, November 30, December 1,2 4th Annual Sustainable Homes 12noon to 4pm February 16, 2019. Every Night December 7 through 31 & Habitats Gingerbread Visit Kip’s Castle during the month of SPECIAL EVENTS NEW JERSEY ICE HOCKEY Contest & Exhibit December for a self-guided tour of the Closed: December 24 7 25 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS first floor and experience the holidays All entries must be registered Breakfast with the Leopards 6pm & 8pm circa 1928. Free admission. Free admission by Saturday, December 1 and Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, submitted by Monday, December 3. November 4; 8:30-10am Wednesday, February 27 & Take a winter stroll through Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Create a unique gingerbread house Holiday Candlelight Tours The Turtle Back Zoo Breakfast with Thursday, February 28, 2019 this holiday season under the sparkling lights and view with natural accents and green December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, the Leopards is a morning education New Jersey State High School over 50 winter and animal characters. building design features. Sustainable 22, 27, 28, 29 program that features the leopard Semifinals Gingerbread Homes will be on display Spend an evening taking a guided tour species as its focus. Both species of Celebrate the season of giving by bringing donations of 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm from Wednesday, December 5 through of Essex County Kip’s Castle during the leopards at Turtle Back, the Amur and non-perishable food items, new toys and gently used coats. Saturday, December 15. Prizes will holidays. The $10 per person entrance Snow Leopards, are facing serious conservation challenges. During the 4 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 5 ESSEX COUNTY The following events are offered for the public’s enjoyment Day Progn CULTURAL by Essex County-based arts and history organizations. undhog osticat The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs takes no ro ion responsibility for the content, accuracy, dates or times and whether or not non-County G Saturday, February 2 EXHIBITIONS sponsored events listed in this magazine are held as scheduled. 2019 • 1am

What will 2019 bring? Come see if Essex Ed, the resident groundhog at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, sees his shadow on JCC OF GREATER METROWEST Kara Walker: Virginia’s Lynch Mob Ben Jones: Envision the morning of February 2nd! Included with zoo admission Cooperman JCC and Other Works Empower Embrace 760 Northfield Avenue, Through January 6, 2019 Through January 6, 2019 West Orange 973.530.3412 Kara Walker is a leading contemporary The mural of New Jersey-based artist www.jccmetrowest.org./artgalleries artist who explores issues of race, Ben Jones is based on selected imagery school at one of the scheduled mini- Winter Break Mini-Camp: video, or role-playing games? Visit the gender, sexuality, and violence in from his recent paintings which address camps. Each camp features science- Wednesday, December 26 to zoo to harness the power of gaming GAELEN GALLERY EAST AND American history and contemporary events related to social justice, climate based activities, crafts, projects, animal Friday, December 28 to get families up and moving while ARTS/THEATER LOBBY culture. Kara Walker: Virginia’s Lynch change, and environmental disasters. presentations, and investigations January Mini-Camp: exploring and learning about nature The WAE Center-Doorways Mob and Other Works seeks to to Infinite Possibility New Directions in Fiber Art that feature zoo animals and support Monday, January 21 and conservation. The event starts contextualize the monumental wall TBZ’s mission of conservation and November 5 to December 27 installation Virginia’s Lynch Mob. February 9 to June 16, 2019 February Mini-Camp: at 10am and lasts up to 2 hours. stewardship. Camps are for ages 5-10 Collaborative art exhibit where MAM will be exhibiting New Directions Monday, February 18 Attendees meet at the Berson and require advanced registration and community artists/leaders worked with Education Center lobby, then walk to payment. Camp hours are 9am to 4pm. Nature Adventurers: WAE Center clients to create doorways a nearby natural area as a group. Zoo Check the TBZ calendar or Zoo Camps Family Nature Club at that emphasize the WAE Center’s admission is not included. November page to link to the registration website. Turtle Back Zoo theme of “finding the spark within.” and February registration links are Are you worried you or your kids GAELEN GALLERY EAST November Mini-Camp: accessible from the TBZ calendar. n don’t spend enough time outside or Gaelen Juried how award winners Thursday, November 8 and together? Do any of you like tabletop, January 6 to February 24, 2019 Friday, November 9 Exhibit by Debra Livingston, a mixed media artist who won Best in Show, and Peppi Glass, a stone sculptor who won Best in Sculpture, in the 2018 Annual SECOND SUNDAYS Gaelen Juried Show. presents MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair 973.746.5555 / Global Holiday Fusion II www.montclairartmuseum.org Sunday, December 9, 2018 noon-5 pm

Highlights: Cooking and beverage-making workshops featuring holiday staples from Christmas, , and . Holiday food beauty activities and demos. Live musical entertainment and performances.

Tickets: holidayfusion.eventbrite.com newarkmuseum.org A Sculpture by Peppi Glass at Gaelen Gallery / The WAE Center Gaelen Gallery East

6 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 7 in Fiber Art, the New Jersey Arts Annual of the Mediterranean regions of for a Doctor of Musical Arts degree exhibition highlighting New Jersey’s North Africa, the Middle East, and at the Juilliard School. South Orange visual artists. It is sponsored by the New ESSEX COUNTY Southern Europe (Italy, Greece and Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Jersey State Council on the Arts. Spain). Mount St. Dominic Academy, Way, South Orange. 3pm. $20. WINTER EVENTS Doris M. Byrne Performing Arts 973.313.2787. Undaunted Spirit: Art of Center, 3 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell. SOPACnow.org/tristan-teo Native North America 4 and 8pm. Free. Reservations April 7 to July 22, 2019 recommended. 1.800.838.3006. December 2: Rutgers University The new installation’s overarching www.BrownPaperTickets.com/ Chorus – Newark Winter Concert. theme is the stylistic development of November 29 to December 2: event/3575684. The acclaimed 60-voice chorus Native American art traditions and Sondheim on Sondheim. presents its annual Winter Concert the historical contexts in which these “Sondheim on Sondheim” is an intimate December 1: Giants of featuring music from Africa, America, changes were made. A major goal is to portrait of the famed songwriter in his honoring Claudio Roditi. and Europe. St. Mary’s Parish, 528 highlight the great resiliency of Native own words... and music. Through the The annual Giants of Jazz concert will Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, American people and their ability to use of exclusive interview footage, celebrate its 21st year by honoring the Newark. 3pm. $25 preferred seating, keep art traditions alive while adapting audiences get an inside look at the great Brazilian trumpet master Claudio $10 general admission, $5 seniors & to changing conditions. personal life and artistic process of Roditi. The Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big students. 973.353.5119. Constructing Identity in America famed composer Stephen Sondheim. Band, Paquito D`Rivera, Roy Hargrove, www.acm.newark.rutgers.edu/ (1766–2017) His story. His inspiration. His genius. Roberta Gambarini, Antonio Hart and music Through January 5, 2020 Burgdorff Center for the Performing more will perform in his honor on the This permanent collection show of Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood. night the Jazz stars come out to shine. December 3: Monday Matinee – more than 80 paintings, sculptures, and Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at South Orange Performing Arts Center, “Yours, Mine and Ours.” works on paper will address a variety of 3pm. $25 general, $22 seniors, $18 One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 8pm. Popcorn will be served. The Roseland students. 973.996.8484. characteristics that contribute to one’s $50-$60. 973.313.2787. Free Public Library, 20 Roseland 4thwalltheatre.org sense of self. SOPACnow.org/giants-of-jazz Avenue, Roseland. 1pm. Free, no RSVP needed. 973.226.8636. NEWARK MUSEUM December 1: Mosaic Dances. December 2: Juilliard @ SOPAC: www.roselandpubliclibrary.org 49 Washington Street, Newark Celebrating 15 Years of Mediterranean Tristan Teo, piano. 973.596.6550 Magic. To celebrate its 15th At the age of 21, Tristan Teo has December 5: Adult Mat Yoga www.newarkmuseum.org anniversary, Mosaic Dance Theater distinguished himself with advanced Class. Join Taryn and Kristin from Iris Company , in association with Mount degrees from the Juilliard School, a Body+Mind for an invigorating workout. Kimono Refashioned St. Dominic Academy, will present multitude of appearances with major The Roseland Free Public Library, 20 October 13 to January 6, 2019 two performances of original dance symphony orchestras, and top prizes Roseland Avenue, Roseland. 11:30am. More than 40 extraordinary garments works from the repertory, highlighting in numerous international piano Free. To RSVP, call 973.226.8636. created by more than 30 Japanese, the diverse dance styles and competitions. He is currently studying www.roselandpubliclibrary.org European and American designers from the world-renowned collections of the Kyoto Costume Institute and the Newark Museum are showcased. Disks & Donuts- JCC of Greater Metro West

Wendy Red Star: A Scratch Old School SOUTH ORANGE PERFORMING on the Earth Through December 31 ARTS CENTER Opens February 23 Explore one of the oldest school Herb & Milly Iris Gallery The exhibit is a mid-career survey of the districts in the nation through One SOPAC Way, South Orange work of Portland artist Wendy Red Star. objects, photographs and stories (973) 313-2787 Drawing on pop culture, conceptual from collections of the Newark Public www.SOPACnow.org/about/gallery art strategies, and the Crow traditions Schools Historical Preservation The Price of Sugar: Works by within which she was raised, Red Star Committee. pushes photography in new directions Jenny Reinhardt – from self-portraiture to photo-collage PAUL ROBESON GALLERIES December 10 to February 15, 2019 and mixed media – to bring to life her Main Gallery, Express Newark The opening reception is December unique perspective on American history. 54 Halsey Street, 3rd Floor, Newark 13th from 5-8pm. n 973-353-0615 NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION Mirror Mirror COMMITTEE Through December 20 Newark Public Library Mirror Mirror presents works exploring 3rd Floor Gallery the theme of portraiture in a variety of 5 Washington Street, Newark media from 32 international emerging 973.736.3270 and established artists and one artist www.npshpc.org collective. Mosaic Dance Theater Company

8 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 9 https://kingsland_manor_ December 12: Maplewood Concert Way, South Orange. 8pm. $25-$35. bags, bows, wrapping paper, and storytime_with_santa_2018. Band – Winter Concert. 973.313.2787. tags will be available to decorate eventbrite.com. Hear the sounds of woodwinds, SOPACnow.org/classic-stones-live the gifts. Refreshments will be brass, and percussion performing provided to participants. East Orange Saturday, December 8, 10am works by Leonard Bernstein, Georges December 19: Junior Cookie House. Public Library, 21 South Arlington (suggested ages 2-5) Avenue, East Orange. 6pm. Free. Bizet, Leroy Anderson and more. Make a festive gingerbread house. All Saturday, December 8, 12pm The Woodland, 60 Woodland 973.266.5649. eopl.org the yummy supplies will be provided. (suggested ages 2-5) Road, Maplewood. 7:30pm. Free. East Orange Public Library, 21 South Saturday, December 8, 2pm 908.727.3495. Snow date December 19. December 20: Cherish the Ladies: Arlington Avenue, East Orange. 3pm. (suggested ages 5-10) Celtic Christmas. Free. 973.266.5627. eopl.org Sunday, December 9, 11am December 14: Holiday Train Celebrating 32 years of music-making, (suggested ages 2-5) Preview Night. Kids can get a sneak Cherish the Ladies continues to delight December 20: Wrapping Gifts for Sunday, December 9, 1 pm peek at the Mr. Conductor’s Holiday audiences with its beautiful vocals, the Holidays. (suggested ages 5-10) Train Exhibit, watch “The Grinch” movie, captivating arrangements and stunning and enjoy a visit from Mrs. Claus (Leslie Bring in unwrapped holiday gifts step dancing. The audience will delight for a night of gift wrapping. Holiday in the special Christmas music that December 9, 16: Come see the Lajewski, author of The Sleigh Bell Holiday Decorations. Letters). Cookies and hot chocolate will American Repertory Ballet’s “Nutcracker”Nutcracker.” be served. The Roseland Free Public The Crane House & Historic YWCA Library, 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. and Shultz House will be open for December 6: Guided December 8: CinéKids: Snow and 6:30pm. $5 per child. Proceeds self-guided tours. See the Crane House Meditation Class. the Magical Trees (Niege et les benefit the Friends of the Library. & Historic YWCA, interpreted to reflect The Roseland Free Public Library, arbres migiques). 973.226.8636. 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. The Montclair Art Museum and the the years 1796-1965, decorated by the www.roselandpubliclibrary.org 10am and 7pm. Free. To RSVP, call French Institute Alliance Française Garden Club of Montclair, then visit 973.226.8636. will present a screening of “Snow the hearth to learn about holiday food December 15, 17-22 & 26-29: www.roselandpubliclibrary.org and the Magical Trees” (Niege et les traditions. Move forward in history to Holiday Train Exhibit. arbres migiques) by Antione Lanciaux the 1896 Shultz House featuring Molly Enjoy one of Roseland’s favorite holiday December 6, 13: Candlelight and Sophie Roze (2014). On the eve Shultz’s own collection of Christmas traditions when Bill “Mr. Conductor” Tours of the Crane House & of , Prune goes on decorations, mantle decorations from a Cinque sets up his famous holiday The best age to Historic YWCA. the traditional end of the year school local florist, antique toys, and children’s village, complete with moving trains, See the period holiday decorations trip. However, a terrible snow storm book exhibit. 110 Orange Road and lights, and other charming features. artfully designed by the Garden Club of paralyzes the city. Watch this beautiful 30 North Mountain Avenue, Montclair. The Roseland Free Public Library, 20 celebrate Christmas? Montclair in the Crane House & Historic winter tale along with three other 1-4 pm. Suggested donation is $5 per Roseland Avenue, Roseland. Dec. 15 YWCA. Executive Director Jane charming stories, where trees come person, free for members. from 1-3pm, Dec. 17 from 4-6pm, Dec. Eliasof leads special candlelight tours to life and offer surprises at every turn. www.montclairhistory.org 18 from 7-9pm, Dec. 19 from 7-9pm, The Victorian Age. that tell the history of holidays past This 51-minute screening is followed Dec. 20 from 4-6pm, Dec. 21 from CHRISTMAS IN THE BALLANTINE HOUSE from the 1700s to the 20th century. by a related art activity. Knowledge December 9: The Weight Band 3-5pm, Dec. 22 from 1-3pm, Dec. 26 Enjoy historic refreshments by the of French is not required to enjoy Featuring members of The Band and from 7-9pm, Dec. 27 from 4-6pm, Dec. hearth fireplace and try “flip,” an 18th the program, which is appropriate The Levon Helm Band. 28 from 3-5pm, and Dec. 29 from 10am century tavern favorite. Registration for ages 6 and older. Montclair Art The Weight Band originated in 2013 to 12noon. Free. 973.226.8636. November 14 – January 6 required. 110 Orange Road, Montclair. Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, www.roselandpubliclibrary.org inside the famed Woodstock, N.Y., barn Experience the Ballantine House in its full splendor with 7-8:30pm. $20 for non-members; $15 Montclair. 3:30pm. $7. 973.746.5555. of Levon Helm. Jim Weider and Randy Feasting with Family & Friends: Christmas in the Ballantine for members. 973.744.1796 or mail@ montclairartmuseum.org December 15: Holiday Pops House. Additional exhibitions on display include Hot, Hotter, Ciarlante, both former members of The Hottest: 300 Years of NJ Ceramics; Style & Status in Sterling: montclairhistorical.org. with the Livingston Band, decided keep the flame alive American Silver; and Jewelry: From Pearls to Platinum to Plastic. www.montclairhistory.org December 8 and 9: Story Time Symphony Orchestra. after Helms’ death. Thus, The Weight And be sure to surprise that special someone in your life with with Santa & Mrs. Claus. This sparkling take on holiday was born and carries on the musical the perfect holiday gift: a Newark Museum membership! December 7 & 8: American Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will be hosting favorites should not be missed. tradition of The Band. South Orange Repertory Ballet’s “Nutcracker.” a holiday story time at Kingsland Manor. Livingston High School, 30 Robert American Repertory Ballet brings Children will leave with a small token Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Harp Drive, Livingston. 7:30pm. Free. the beloved classic to the stage from Santa and everyone will leave Way, South Orange. 7:30pm. $28- 973.980.1809. www.lsonj.org with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent with memories for years to come. Don’t $38. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/ newarkmuseum.org score, stunning new sets, thrilling forget your camera! Recommended for weight-band December 15: Classic Stones Live! choreography, and a cast of over 100 children up to 10 years old. Kingsland From the signature saxophone solo in Official Airline performers. South Orange Performing Manor, 3 Kingsland Street, Nutley. December 10: Knitting “Brown Sugar” to the unforgettable TTY 711 Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, 7-10pm. Admission by reservation. & Crochet Club. backing vocals in “Gimme Shelter,” South Orange. December 7 at 7pm, $15 for one parent and child. The Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Classic Stones Live! create a dynamic The Newark Museum, a not-for-profit museum of art and science, receives operating support from the City of Newark, the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey State December 8 at 2 & 7pm. $25-$30. Additional adults and children $5 each. Roseland Avenue, Roseland. 7pm. Free. tribute to the legendary Rolling Stones Council on the Arts/Department of State (a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts), the New Jersey Cultural Trust, the Prudential Foundation, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the Victoria Foundation, the PSEG Foundation, the Phyllis Bolton Administrative Trust, the Wallace Foundation, and other corporations, 973.313.2787. 973.661.3410. Reserve and pay online To RSVP, call 973.226.8636. www. that is not to be missed. South Orange foundations, and individuals. Funds for acquisitions and activities other than operations are provided by members and other contributors. 2018 SOPACnow.org/nutcracker using eventbrite.com: roselandpubliclibrary.org Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC

10 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 11 SOPAC stage in an evening of sublime artistry. Slipping easily from Funky to R&B and Soul, Neville is surely one of the most distinctive vocal stylists of all time. South Orange Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 8pm. $58-$78. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/aaron-neville

January 13: Juilliard @ SOPAC: TICKET Trio Umami. La Cinémathèque Film Club Three of the greatest composers of the Romantic period will be featured in

File is 96” w x 30” t Print at 100% this concert by Trio Umami. Acclaimed young artists violinist Tal First, cellist embodies the beauty of the season – New Wave, Soul, Reggae, Garage Orange. 8pm. $40-$55. 973.313.2787. This new film series will explore four important films from Celtic style! South Orange Performing Rock, Doo-wop and Latin influences SOPACnow.org/john-oates Tomsen Su and pianist Ilya Laskin will China. Each film will discuss the cultural, and political Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, to create a deeply personal hybrid bring to brilliant life works by Ludwig aspect of the country but, most importantly, the von Beethoven, Cesar Franck and South Orange. 7:30pm. $30-$40. that reflects his own multi-ethnic January 12: The Phantom Tollbooth artistic and human content. Discussion follows 973.313.2787. roots. South Orange Performing Arts (Kids ‘N Family Performance). Robert Schumann. South Orange the screening in the Loft at SOPAC. South SOPACnow.org/cherish-the-ladies Center, One SOPAC Way, South Milo unexpectedly receives a phantom Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Orange Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Orange. 7:30pm. $25. 973.313.2787. toll booth one afternoon and drives his Way, South Orange. 3pm. $20. Way, South Orange. 2pm. $60 for all four December 21: Moondance – The SOPACnow.org/garland-jeffreys toy car through it. He is transported to 973.313.2787. screenings. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/trio-umami Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute. a magical land where he learns valuable SOPACnow.org/chinese-film-series Moondance is the ultimate Van January 4: John Oates with the lessons in life and discovers a love of January 16: Raising Children to Morrison tribute concert. This incredible Good Road Band. John learning. South Orange Performing February 3: A Simple Life (directed by show captures the Van Morrison Oates is one-half of the best-selling duo Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South be Healthy Emotional Eaters. Anna Hui, 2011). A film producer helps care for concert experience like no other. The of all time, Daryl Hall & John Oates, as Orange. 2pm. $20. 973.313.2787. Presented by licensed social worker his family’s lifelong servant after she suffers a stroke audience will be treated to classic well as a member of the Songwriters SOPACnow.org/phantom-tollbooth eating disorder/body image specialist rockers like “Brown Eyed Girl” and Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall Suzanne Rubinetti. The Roseland Free and must move into a nursing home. “Domino” to legendary tunes like of Fame. Now he has teamed up with January 12: Aaron Neville Duo. Public Library, 20 Roseland Avenue, “Tupelo Honey” and “Into The Mystic.” a number of accomplished Americana New Orleans-born Aaron Neville brings Roseland. 7pm. Free. 973.226.8636. March 3: The King of Masks (directed by South Orange Performing Arts Center, musicians, known as The Good Road his unmistakable sound, heard in www.roselandpubliclibrary.org Tian-Ming Wu, 1996). In 1930s China, aging street One SOPAC Way, South Orange. Band, to deliver his sixth solo album, classic ballads such as “Tell It Like It Is” performer Wang yearns for a male heir to inherit the 7:30pm. $22-$30. 973.313.2787. Arkansas. South Orange Performing and “Don’t Know Much” – his hit duo January 20: Jazz in the Loft: MPack. secrets of his renowned magical act. Though he refuses an SOPACnow.org/moondance Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South with Linda Ronstadt – to the intimate MPack is a band, a brand, and offer to join the opera, he heeds the advice of female- a musical production enterprise, impersonating opera star Liang to find an heir. Wang soon buys December 21: Teen consisting of multiple elements in an 8-year-old orphan named Doggie. When his new heir reveals Cooking: Pierogis. an ever-evolving flow. MPack is the a desperate secret, Wang must choose between following the Learn how to make delicious potato musical brainchild of bassist, guitarist, structures of society and the fatherly love he feels for his new protégé. and cheese pierogis. East Orange keyboardist, drummer and vocalist Public Library, 21 South Arlington Clarence “Groove Master” Conover. April 7: Farewell My Concubine (directed by Kaige Chen, 1993). In Avenue, East Orange. 4pm Free. He has gathered other like-minded 973.266.5655. eopl.org 1924, young Cheng Dieyi begins training at the Beijing Opera House musicians and vocalists – bassist at the same time as Duan Xiaolou. Cheng specializes in playing female Joe Scarpitto, guitarist and vocalist December 28: Kwanzaa at the parts, often against Duan’s commanding male leads. While pretending to be Chris “Baby ” Meagher, drummer East Orange Public Library. in love with Duan onstage, Cheng begins to develop actual romantic feelings Gordon Lane and vocalist Patricia Celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa for his co-star, which are not reciprocated. Over the next 50 years, the two Walton – to create this musical in this city-wide holiday event. East men maintain a complicated friendship as China undergoes phenomenon known as MPack. South Orange Public Library, 21 South turbulent changes. Orange Performing Arts Center, One Arlington Avenue, East Orange. Free. SOPAC Way, South Orange. 7pm. 973.266.5600. May 5: In the Mood for Love (directed by Kar Wai Wong, 2000). In 1962, eopl.org $20. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/MPack journalist Chow Mo-wan and his wife move into a Hong Kong apartment, but Chow’s spouse is often away on business. Before long, the lonely Chow December 28: Garland Jeffreys makes the acquaintance of the alluring Su Li-zhen, whose own significant in the Loft. January 20: Mozart Concert. The other also seems preoccupied with work. As the two friends realize their Urban poet and songster Garland Roseland Free Public Library, 20 respective partners are cheating on them, they begin to fall for one another; Jeffreys doesn’t fit into neat little boxes. Roseland Avenue, Roseland. 2pm. Free. 973.226.8636. however, neither wants to stoop to the level of the unfaithful spouses. His thoughtful, passionate songs mix Julliard at SOPAC www.roselandpubliclibrary.org

12 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 13 January 20 & February 17: Cruise, Spain [Festival De Be Friday at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at Eyewitness to African American Bar-Blues CAZORLA-San Javier], 1 and 3pm. Tickets $10. 973.761.8453. History Tour. Jazz Marciac in France, and the Tokyo www.TheStrollers.org Explore 200 years of Black history Cotton Club. He has performed with r edefining a great in Montclair and New Jersey through , The Destroyers, Neal February 10: Amber Brown rare first-hand accounts, primary Evans, Conan O’Brien’s bandleader is Not A Crayon! exP erienC e and secondary source documents. Jimmy Vivino, Sam Moore, Marcus (Kids ‘N Family Performance). Artifacts include a bill of sale for an King, Stax Songwriter William Bell, Amber Brown is having what may be Arts enslaved person in the household, an John Nemeth, Blind Boy Paxton, Roger the worst year of her life. She and Justin 1800s newspaper, an New York Earl, Kim Simmonds, Davey Knowles, Daniels were the perfect team. They Knickerbocker magazine, census data, Ne-Yo, Jon Hendricks, Mike Stern and laughed at each other’s jokes, sat next personal letters, oral histories, and Lee Ritenour. South Orange Performing to each other in class, and stayed best mid-century Jet and Ebony magazines. Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South friends when Justin’s dad had to move aaron These artifacts provide a springboard Orange. 7pm. $20. 973.313.2787. away. But now things are different. for discussion about race in the past SOPACnow.org/King-Solomon- Justin’s house has been sold and he and in the present-day. Last tour Hicks is going to Alabama, which is too far neville begins at 3:30pm. A Place to Become: from New Jersey to think about. South Montclair through the Eyes of the February 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10: Orange Performing Arts Center, One Glenridge Avenue YWCA Women “The Day the Rainbow Broke Up” SOPAC Way, South Orange. 2pm. $18. duo (1920-1965), a 55-minute documentary by Casey Bell. 973.313.2787. that tells the stories of the eight women This story for children of all ages poses SOPACnow.org/amber-brown SAT, JAn 12 who attended the YWCA during the the question of what might happen if first half of the 20th century, will be all the colors of the rainbow decided February 10: “American AT 8Pm playing continuously in the lower level to strike out on their own. Each color Songbook.” Tickets: $58-$78 of the museum. 110 Orange Road, learns about cooperation, friendship, Enjoy an afternoon of music presented Montclair. 1-4 pm. $6 adults, $5 and the beautiful power of diversity by singer Carol Erickson and pianist The unmistakable sound of students and seniors with before the rainbow is once again united Bob McHugh. The Roseland Free Aaron Neville heard in ID, $4 children under 2 and members and brilliantly arched across the sky. Public Library, 20 Roseland Avenue, legendary hits “Tell It Like It Is,” free. Good for both sites. Burgdorff Center for the Performing Roseland. 2pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www.montclairhistory.org Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood. “Don’t Know Much” and www.roselandpubliclibrary.org “Everybody Plays the Fool” January 21: Dr. Martin Luther King secure his spot as one of the Jr. Day Celebration. great vocal stylists of all time. Explore what it means to be of service to the community and committed to the power of social change. Enjoy CheriSh GArLAnd JOhn OATeS indePendenT The LiTTLe films, spoken word performances, The LAdieS: JeffreyS wiTh The VOiCeS: mermen family activities and interactive tours throughout the day. Newark Museum, CeLTiC TriO in GOOd rOAd ALi SOUfAn A diSney 449 Washington Street, Newark. ChriSTmAS The LOfT BAnd ThU, feB 7 COVer BAnd! Free. 12-5pm. 973.596.6550. ThU, deC 20 fri, deC 28 fri, JAn 4 AT 7:30Pm SAT, feB 23 www.newarkmuseum.org AT 7:30Pm AT 8Pm AT 8Pm Tickets: $30-$40 AT 8Pm Tickets: $30-$40 Tickets: $25 Tickets: $40-$55 Former FBI investigator Tickets: $20 January 23: Wednesday Night Beautiful vocals, Urban poet and Rock and Roll Hall of and anti-terrorism A live music show that Bookworms. captivating songster Garland Famer Oates turns to expert, leading national covers (in costume!) The library book club will meet to security expert Ali discuss The Address by Fiona Davis. arrangements of Jeffreys mixes the sounds of the your favorite Disney Soufan will be The Roseland Free Public Library, traditional Celtic New Wave, Soul, heartland in his new tunes for a fun night of interviewed by Budd 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. tunes and stunning Reggae, Garage release Arkansas. nostalgia and 7pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www. step dancing Rock, Doo-wop and Mishkin in this new singalongs. roselandpubliclibrary.org celebrate the Latin to create his speaker series at SOPAC. Proudly sponsored by the Blanche season! own special sound. and Irving Laurie Foundation. January 27: Blues in the Loft: King Solomon Hicks. At the age of 13, Hicks started playing Buy Tickets Today! Visit www.SOPACnow.org or call (973) 313-2787 with the Cotton Club’s 17-piece band as lead guitarist and still continues South orange Performing artS Center to perform there. Along with being one SoPaC Way called “Lil’ B.B.,” he played the KISS South orange nJ 07079 Dr. Martin Luther King events at Newark Museum Kruise V, 2017 Joe Bonamassa Blues

14 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 15 February 17: Jazz in the Loft: February 22 to 24: Intimate February 23: The Little Mermen. concerts throughout the year, with an Greg Bufford presents a Tribute Apparel. New York City, 1905: The Little Mermen are New York City’s emphasis on the vibrant work of Duke to Billie Holiday. Esther, a black seamstress, lives favorite live Disney party band. Playing Ellington. South Orange Performing Greg Bufford has worked as a in a boarding house for women rock and roll covers of all your favorite Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South professional drummer on the and sews intimate apparel for Disney tunes (in costume), the band Orange. 3pm. $20. 973.313.2787. clients who range from wealthy is just what you need for a nostalgia- international level with performers SOPACnow.org/Juilliard-jazz including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Randy white patrons to black prostitutes. fueled night out. Little Mermen play all Weston, Freda Payne, Dakota Staton, Her skills and discretion are much the Disney hits from The Jungle Book to February 24: Blues in the Loft: Leslie Uggams, Steve Nelson, Sonny in demand, but Esther longs for The King, and even Frozen. South Black Lace Blues and The Stitt, Little Jimmy Scott, Sun Ra, a husband and a future. When a Orange Performing Arts Center, One Outcrops. Black Lace Blues, originally Barney Kessel, Mor Thiam Drums of long-distance relationship leads SOPAC Way, South Orange. 8pm. to heartbreak, Esther must use $20. 973.313.2787. Fire, and Vaughan Mason and Crew. In formed in 2006 by drummer Bruce her gifted hands and her sewing SOPACnow.org /little-mermen addition, he has been a part of musical Tyler and reformed in 2009, is a cross- machine to refashion her dreams productions, including Ain’t Misbehavin, genre, cross-generation Blues Rock and make them anew from the Stormy Weather, The Ella Fitzgerald February 24: Juilliard and Reggae band, incorporating whole cloth of her life’s experiences. @ SOPAC: Juilliard Jazz Story, Eubie, Rollin on the T.O.B.A., original material with contributions Burgdorff Center for the Performing Duke Ellington Ensemble. Hallelujah Baby, Portraits of Ray and All from everyone, as well as select quality Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood. The famed conservatory turns its The Little Mermen at SOPAC That Jazz, and The Wiz. As a composer/ covers that span a range of musical Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday attention to classic Jazz. These rising producer, Bufford has written music styles. The Outcrops are a four-piece at 3pm. $25 general, $22 seniors, young Jazz artists, under the leadership February 24. Musical Storytellers: February 27: Author Visit – for film and for television including Roll $18 students. 973.996.8484. of Wynton Marsalis, play music from rock ‘n roll band from Northern New A Family Concert. Featuring Katrina Musto. Bounce, Sesame Street, The Bernie 4thwalltheatre.org the entire Jazz continuum in various Jersey that writes and collaborates Britten’s “Young Person’s Guide The author will discuss her Mack Show, Martin Lawrence, and on original music, pays homage to the Orchestra” and Ravel’s autobiographical novel about a young South Central. He is also credited to prominent bands and artists of “Mother Goose Suite,” this concert woman who overcomes seemingly for the 1979 Classic Gold Recording American roots music, and delves into is enjoyable for all ages. Mt. Pleasant unsurmountable odds, And Then “Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll.” South improvisational jams. South Orange Middle School, 11 Broadlawn Drive, the Phone Rang: What I’ve Learned Orange Performing Arts Center, One Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Livingston. 2pm. $25 adults, $15 About Life, Love, and Lasagna. The SOPAC Way, South Orange. 7pm. Way, South Orange. 7pm. $20. seniors and students, free under 12. Roseland Free Public Library, 20 $20. 973.313.2787. Roseland Avenue, Roseland. 7pm. Free. 973.313.2787. SOPACnow.org/greg-buford Registration required. 973.226.8636. SOPACnow.org www.roselandpubliclibrary.org n February 18: Presidents’ Day for Kids. Presidents’ Day should be about more than just a good sale. At the Crane House and Historic YWCA, children will discover how past presidents (and their wives and children) lived through crafts and other activities at this drop-off program. Activities include a Symbols of our Country scavenger hunt, making a log cabin, play-acting George Washington’s Rules of Civility by the hearth fire, and signing the Declaration of Independence with a Sunday, Dec 2 noon-5 pm quill pen. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 10, children under 6 cannot be left unattended. 110 Orange Road, Montclair. $10 children. Register by contacting mail@montclairhistorical. org or 973.744.1796 by Wednesday, February 13. www.montclairhistory.org FEAT. February 22: Tea Blending. Sample a variety of tea combinations in RSVP: holidayjamboree.eventbrite.com this tasty workshop. The Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Avenue, newarkmuseum.org Roseland. 6pm. Free. 973.226.8636. www.roselandpubliclibrary.org

16 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 17 judge digital images in the categories of fertilizing, light requirements, repotting, pictorial and nature for beginning and more. He will also explain how to ESSEX COUNTY and advanced photographers. select the best plants for each type of ONGOING February 21: Marie Kane, lighting situation, from low and indirect photographer and sports videographer, to bright light. PROGRAMS will judge the club’s digital images in the categories of pictorial and February 4: Ladies in the nature for beginning and advanced Landscape: 1900–1940. photographers. Jenny Rose Carey, senior director at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Education Programs Meadowbrook Farm, will discuss THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF December 6: “Hands-on Activity how horticulture changed the lives of THE SACRED HEART Night” presented by members of women in the early 20th century. She the club. The meeting will provide will highlight early female landscape 89 Ridge Street, Newark an opportunity to learn by doing designers and gardeners who left a 973.484.2400 throughout the evening. lasting impact on gardens in America www.cathedralbasilica.org January: Essex Photo Club Exhibit of by creating beautiful landscapes and framed prints at Caldwell Public Library. breaking barriers so women could get January 3: Michael Ver Sprill, jobs in horticulture. November 4: Eternal Light: A published photographer specializing in Requiem by Howard Goodall. night photography, gives his program MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM The Cathedral Choir presents a concert on how to photograph the night sky. 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair Christmas at the Newark Museum in honor of the faithful departed. In February 7: Claire Gentile will present 973.746.5555 / addition to the Requiem, there will be The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart “A Creative Approach to Architecture www.montclairartmuseum.org Free First Thursday Night. Late Thursdays a tribute to the 100th Anniversary of and Spiral Staircases.” As an December 5, February 7 December 20: An Anime Holiday the first World War. A pre-concert December 16: Messiah. experimenter in photography, Gentile A Closer Look Tour Enjoy an evening of art and dynamic Celebrate the holiday season through lecture will be presented in the chapel George Frederick Handel’s beloved focuses on capturing the beauty and December 7, January 4 programming including presentations the colorful lens of anime as featured of Our Lady of Grace at 3:20pm. oratorio, the Messiah, will be performed power of man-made structures. This informal 30-minute gallery talk live music, a full-service bar, tours, and in Kimono Refashioned: 1870s-Now! The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred at the cathedral by the Montclair State All meetings (programs and provides an in-depth examination of art activities. Check the MAM website Cosplay costumes are encouraged. Heart, 89 Ridge Street, Newark. University Singers with competitions) are free and open to the one or two works of art on view in for monthly line-up. 5-9pm. Free. Free. 6-9pm. 4:00pm. Free-will Offering. Heather Buchannan, director, and public, although one must be a member the galleries. Tours are led by MAM 973.484.2400. the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to submit images for competition. educators and docents. 2pm. Free with Art in the Afternoon THE ROSELAND FREE www.cathedralbasilica.org with conductor Patrick Dupré museum admission. December 12; January 9, 23; PUBLIC LIBRARY Quigley. 7pm (Doors open at 6pm). MAPLEWOOD GARDEN CLUB February 14, 27 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland December 7: Navidad Latina. $70/$45/$20/$10 (obstructed view). Maplewood Memorial Library Drop-In Studio Older adults learn about art through 973.226.8636 The Cathedral Spanish Choir under 1.800.255.3476 or visit 51 Baker Street, Maplewood December 9, 16; January 6, 13, 20; tours, conversation, and related art www.roselandpubliclibrary.org the direction of Olfary Gutiérrez joins www.njsymphony.org/messiah All programs begin at 7:30pm following February 3, 17, 24 activities. Refreshments served. 2pm. forces with singers and instrumentalists a brief business meeting and are free Drop by MAM’s new Helen & Bill Geyer Free for MAM members, $10 for non- January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 5, from other Latin American communities member seniors. ESSEX PHOTO CLUB and open to the public. Art Studio every Sunday to explore a 11, 25: Walking for Fitness. Follow of the Archdiocese of Newark. The Caldwell United Methodist Church www.maplewoodgardenclub.org range of art materials and processes workouts streamed on video. Bring program includes Ariel Ramirez’s 8 Academy Road, Caldwell with a seasoned MAM studio instructor. NEWARK MUSEUM towel and water. 10am. Free. “Navidad Nuestra” along with 973.736.1861 / December 10: Flower Activities are based on artwork on 49 Washington Street, Newark Villancicos Tradicionales of Latin www.essexphotoclub.org 973.596.6550/ Arranging Naturally. view. Come in for 20 minutes or stay for January 7, 14, 21, 28: and February America and Spain. 8pm (Doors open 7:30pm Lorraine Kiefer, co-owner of Triple Oaks www.newarkmuseum.org an hour and leave with your very own 4, 11, 25: Chair Yoga. Follow workouts at 7pm). Free-will offering. Nursery and Herb Garden in southern masterpiece. 1-4pm. Free with museum streamed on video. 11am. Free. Competitions New Jersey, will share her knowledge admission. Second Sundays December 12 and 13: The 48th December 20: Joe Thomas, past of floral design using cultivated December 9: Global January 9, 16, 23, 30: Adult Mat Annual Candlelight Carol Sing. president of EPC, will orchestrate flowers and natural elements, and Looking Together Holidays Fusion II Yoga Class. Taryn and Kristin from Iris A Christmas tradition for 48 “Club Members Choice” when demonstrate how to create fanciful floral (formerly called Artful Outing) The museum’s annual holiday Body+Mind will lead an invigorating consecutive years, the Carol Sing has members judge their submitted digital arrangements with materials that are December 5, January 2, February 6 celebration returns for the second workout. 11:30am. Free. become one of the most significant images addressing the assigned beautiful and affordable. People living with dementia and their year. Get into the holiday spirit with Christmas concerts in Northern New subject of “Public Rites” (street care partners explore art together a global fusion of food-inspired Jersey. The ambiance of candlelight and photography) for an enjoyable evening January 7: Everything You during this monthly interactive gallery activities, performances and art from January 10, 24 and February 7, 21: season décor, along with thousands of at the holiday party that will also Ever Wanted to Know About program. It is requested that each the museum’s collection, including the Guided Meditation Class. participants, combine to create an event include an equipment sale and swap Houseplants. person with dementia is accompanied elegant Victorian decorations of the 10am and 7pm. Free. that must be experienced featuring opportunity. George Burns of Barlow’s Flower Farm by one family member or caregiver. Ballantine House, the museum’s own the Cathedral Choir, organ and Brass January 24: Al Brown, past NJFCC in Sea Girt will talk about everything Coordinators at care facilities should Victorian mansion, to traditions from January 14 and February 11: Ensemble. 8pm (Doors open at 7pm). competition chair and past president an individual needs to know about contact MAM to make an appointment Asia, Africa and the Americas. Free. Knitting & Crochet Club. Free-will offering. of Cranford Millburn Camera Club, will houseplants, including watering needs, for their group. Free. 12-5pm. 7-9pm. Free. n

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