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Godspell Junior Presented at WSO Presents ‘Home for the St. Bartholomew Church SCOTCH PLAINS – Theatre to Based on the Gospel of St Matthew, All will present Godspell Junior and featuring a sparkling score by Holidays’ Family Concert opening on Friday, December 2, at Stephen Schwartz, Godspell Junior WESTFIELD - Gather together Chora for a magnificent presentation Saint Bartholomew the Apostle boasts a string of well-loved songs your family and friends and experi- of Donald Fraser’s This Church in Scotch Plains. You do not that will have you dancing in your ence the magic of attending a de- Christmastide, a poignant composi- have to go all the way to Broadway to seat. With free admission, and its lightful live musical holiday celebra- tion originally written as a gift for the see its newest musical. Directed by message of kindness, tolerance and tion. renowned American legend Jessye Lina Zikas, a local Fanwood student, love, it is hard to imagine a better way On Saturday December 3, at 7 p.m. Norman. Godspell Junior comes to Scotch to spend a couple of hours with family Westfield Symphony Orchestra This seasonal stroll of timeless Plains. and friends. (WSO) will present their second an- masterpieces and sentimental holi- Theatre to All is a charitable theatre The show is open to groups and nual “Home for the Holidays” con- day favorites is sure to bring joy, company where local kids donate parties as well. All charitable proceeds cert, which is once again guaranteed smiles, and holiday memories to all. their time and talent with the mission come right back to the community, to make the season merry. Join Mae- The concert will take place in the of giving back to the community. and it is great to see young citizens stro David Wroe, WSO musicians exquisitely decorated Presbyterian When asked about the show, Ms. learning how they can make a and guest choirs for a family festival Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Zikas said, “The show is so full of life difference and providing help to those of symphonic pops, traditional and Avenue, and will finish at approxi- – the audience won’t be able to stay in in need during otherwise challenging contemporary songs and music, sing- mately 8:45 p.m. Tickets prices range their seats. I always love to see the times. Godspell Jr. is a production a-longs and more. from $25 to $70 for adults and there reaction of the crowds when they are that is not to be missed. This special holiday concert will is a special discount price of only $12 stunned and overwhelmed by the Show times are: Friday, December sparkle with seasonal delights and for students K-12 making this event a HOME TOUR…This stunning Colonial on Westfield’s Historic Boulevard is one talent and the commitment of these 2, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, December symphonic classics. From Hollywood perfect start to the holiday season for of the featured properties on the “Home for the Holidays” home tour on young local stars. We never fail to 3, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Saint favorites such as Sleigh Ride and the entire family. Saturday, December 3. Tickets can be purchased at Title Sponsor Coldwell prove to our community that kids are Bartholomew the Apostle Church, March of the Toy Soldiers, to Nut- For tickets ($25-$75) and informa- Banker Offices in Westfield, Summit and Maplewood. For more information call capable of so much more than adults 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch cracker selections, movie themes, tion go to (908) 264-5324 or visit www.continuoarts.com. give us credit for!” Plains. choral favorites and holiday classics www.westfieldsymphony.org or call (complete with song sheet), this con- (908) 232 9400. Patrons are encour- cert is sure to please the young and aged to purchase tickets on line using ‘Home for the Holidays’ WF not so young alike. WSO’s new secure 24/7 ticketing sys- Madrigal Singers to Present This year’s concert also features tem where it is now possible to select over eighty voices from the Westfield seats and print tickets, as well as avoid Home Tour Set for Dec. 3 Holiday Concerts High School Concert Choir and Bella all handling and facilities fees. WESTFIELD - The Continuo Arts ers will have the opportunity to de- Foundation presents the first “Home posit their names in raffle drawings WESTFIELD - The Madrigal Sing- Lichtenberg, Jennifer Melick and Sa- for the Holidays” home tour in for: Gift Certificate for free home ers will present their Christmas Con- rah Riffel; tenors David Alston, Rich- Chansonettes of Westfield Westfield on Saturday, December 3, organization from C. Quinn Solu- cert, Star of Wonder, on Sunday, De- ard DeVany, Christopher Ferro and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by tions for the Home ($500 value); A cember 18, at Our Lady of Mount Marty Silverberg and basses Gregory the Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- Free Home Market Analysis from a Virgin Roman Catholic Church, 600 Hartline, Kirk Robbins and Timothy Holiday Magic Concert Tour kerage offices in Westfield and Coldwell Banker Agent; Homemade Harris Avenue, Middlesex. The con- Svendsen. Joining the Madrigal Sing- WESTFIELD - The Chansonettes choral group, which began more than Maplewood, this festive new event Doily with the name of your choice cert will begin at 4 p.m. General ers on this program will be flautists of Westfield holiday concert tour 60 years ago. Currently the group, will feature beautiful homes dressed and an original oil painting “Apple.” admission is $15; and can be pur- Flora Alexander and Eugenia Cline. celebrating the “Magic” of the sea- which performs a holiday and spring in holiday style, musical entertain- The four lucky winning tickets will chased at the door. Admission for Kirk Robbins will perform the read- son begins Tuesday, December 6, concert series each year, rehearses ment and much more. be drawn at the Sunday, December students and seniors is $10. ings. with concerts at Chelsea Warren, once a week at The Presbyterian Presenting four distinctive proper- 11, concert, and the first several hun- The same program will be repeated Spring Meadows in Summit, The Church of Westfield on Mountain ties including a 12 room Arts and dred tour goers will be treated to a on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at the SPFHS Announces Chelsea at Fanwood, and ends with Avenue, under the direction of Jean Crafts with extraordinary design and special “Happy Holidays” gift. First United Methodist Church, 1 East the final concert for the season at Schork and accompanied by Mel historic speak-easy; an award-win- Benefiting the Continuo Arts Foun- Broad Street, in Westfield, New Jer- Winter Concerts Runnells Specialized Hospital on Freda. ning 1905 restored Victorian, an el- dation, proceeds will go to support sey. The concert will begin at 4 p.m., SCOTCH PLAINS - Holiday, sea- Wednesday, December 14. The pro- The group is always looking for egant Wychwood classic loaded with the Foundation’s scholarship fund, and admission is, again, $15 and $10. sonal and pop music will be sung by gram will feature songs celebrating new members who enjoy singing and architectural detail and flow and the young artist debut series, community The program will feature Thomas Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s award-win- the Christmas and Hanukkah holi- gathering with friends. Anyone need- quintessential South-Side Colonial service projects, and performances. Tallis’ luminous Mass for Four Voices. ning choral groups on Wednesday, days along with some winter fun in ing more information regarding the which is stunning throughout. Docets Tickets are available at Coldwell Also on the program are works by December 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the song, including “It’s the Most ‘Magi- upcoming concerts, interested in join- from Coldwell Banker will guide tour- Banker Offices in Westfield, Josquin Des Prez, Palestrina and Ralph Manya Ungar Auditorium, 667 cal’ Time of the Year,” “Calypso ing the group or booking a future goers with unique facts and interest- Maplewood and Summit and are $25 Vaughan Williams, as well as tradi- Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. Noel,” “Goin’ on a Sleigh ride,” and concert may call co-presidents, Jackie ing details. in advance. On December 3, tickets tional Christams carols and readings. Six groups will perform: Concert “Silver Bells.” Costello at (908) 789-5819 or Amy Special music will insure the holi- can be purchased at each home and at The Madrigal Singers are an a capella Choir, Select Choir, Las Cantadoras The Chansonettes is an all women’s Herrington at (908) 317-5910. day spirit abounds and all ticket hold- Coldwell Banker Westfield Offices choral group specializing in Mediaeval (Women’s), Men’s Choir, Chamber for $30. Visit www.continuoarts.com and Renaissance music. The group, Choir and Sensations, an a capella for more information and to down- founded in 1948, is currently in its group. load home tour map. second season under the direction of Anyone looking to get into the Home tour ticket holders will also John Sichel, and is comprised of sopra- spirit of the season will enjoy the enjoy reserved seating at the annual nos Rachel Coburn, Martha Desmond, evening of music. Admission is free, “Christmas Time in the City” concert Pam Newell and Amy Wechsler; altos though a small, voluntary donation is on December 11 at The Presbyterian Donna Brumbaugh, Roberta appreciated. Church of Westfield. Reserved seats Want to help are available from 5:30 – 5:45 prior to the 6 p.m. concert. In keeping with tradition, alumni performers of the past will be invited once again to participate in this year’s concert and can visit Continuo Arts patients get better … Website for rehearsal opportunities and performance details. The concert features five choral ensembles, solo- ists, instrumentalists, narrators, spe- and stay better? cial guest artists, and of course, the ever popular audience sing-a-longs. Masterwork Chorus oin the dedicated team of experts Presents Messiah Jat RWJ Rahway, an acute care Performances MADISON - On Sunday, Decem- community hospital committed ber 18, at 3 p.m., Music Director to helping patients get better … Andrew Megill will lead The Master- work Chorus and Orchestra in a per- and stay better. formance of G. F. Handel’s beloved choral masterpiece, Messiah in The Concert Hall in the Dorothy Young RWJ Rahway is pleased to announce the Center at Drew University, Madison, BRAND-NEW NJ. grand opening of the , Mr. Megill will also lead the cho- rus in the work on Friday evening, state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Cath Lab. December 23 at 8 pm at Carnegie Hall. These performances mark the Westfield High School student Oria Aspen's New CD is now available. Apply today. chorus’s 247th and 248th complete performances of the work. 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He is Director of Choral Ac- Jersey’s legendary soul rocker, Kelly Clarkson, Sheryl Crow, offering extremely competitive salaries tivities for the Carmel (CA) Bach Southside Johnny. The songs on “Yel- Shawn Colvin, etc., Van Romaine, Festival, choir conductor for the low Paint” are varied, with pop rock who has worked with Enrique and benefits, and flexible hours. 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Megill and members of the chorus. the “Yellow Paint” CD. It is the final The CD is available locally at To buy tickets, visit Masterwork result of writing, tossing out, re- Sound Station, 433 South Avenue, Chorus’s website: writing, cultivating and recording West, Westfield, N.J. and also online www.masterwork.org or call (973) songs for the past three years. It is an at CDBaby.com, Oriaaspen.com, 455-7008. extraordinary collection of songs by tunecore.com, itunes and many Ticket prices for the Carnegie Hall 17-year-old Oria Aspen, featuring other online distributors. View “Be performance range from $13.50 to not only her amazing songwriting My Rock Star” video at $90. Tickets may be obtained by vis- and vocal abilities, but her accom- youtube.com/oriaaspen. iting www.masterwork.org, plished and masterful flute skills. Paid Bulletin Board www.carnegiehall.org, or calling Oria is backed by some of the goleader.com/express (212) 247-7800. finest musicians from New York,