Page 16 Thursday, November 27, 2003 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment TTidesides TTurnurn FFavavorablyorably WhenWhen GGrandma,randma, GGrandsonrandson TTeameam UUpp inin AAdvdventurenturee BookBook By MARYLOU MORANO write it the way I wanted to,” said For Joan, who lived Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Marco. in Westfield from 1940 WESTFIELD — A former “So I wrote a story “grandma style” to 1949, attended both Westfield woman’s love and concern and asked Marco to comment on it Grant School and Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times for her grandson has turned the two for me,” Joan said. Westfield High School, of them into co-authors. Joan then tried to relate Marco’s and was married in The Picture in Poetry: “Autumn Glory” Joan Santomenna, and her grand- comments of her writing to the Presbyterian Church of Picture in Poetry: by Gladys Harp son, Marco criticism he was receiving from Westfield, the Carib- I am rich today with autumn’s gold, Santomenna, recently his teachers.” bean was the perfect All that my covetous hands can hold; released their joint ef- It was from this labor of love place for her story to fort, “Caribbean Ca- that “Caribbean Capers” devel- evolve. Frost-painted leaves and goldenrod, pers,” a middle-school oped. At one time she and A goldfinch on a milkweed pod, grade mixture of mys- “It didn’t start out as a book,” her husband, Roland, Huge golden pumpkins in the field tery and adventure that explained Marco. “It was my owned a charter-boat With heaps of corn from a bounteous yield, takes place on St. John grandmother’s way of teaching business in the Carib- Golden apples heavy on the trees in the United States me to write better.” bean. Now they spend Virgin Islands. From this writing exercise was part of each winter on a Rivaling those of Hesperides, It all began, accord- born 144 pages of exciting 40-foot sailboat docked Golden rays of balmy sunshine spread ing to Joan, when storyline that follows the esca- at St. Thomas. The rest Over all like butter on warm bread; Marco, who is now 16 years old, was pades of three pre-teen boys. The of the year finds the And the harvest moon will this night unfold having trouble in middle school En- book consists of two-self standing Santomenna’s at their The streams running full of molten gold. glish class. adventure stories geared toward the home on the Tom’s “He was having difficulty accept- middle grade reader. A good amount River in Ocean County. Oh, who could find a dearth of bliss ing the constructive criticism his of information about St. John, in- A graduate of Sarah With autumn glory such as this! teacher was giving him on his writ- cluding its history, culture and natu- Lawrence College in ten work,” said Joan. ral beauty, is intertwined throughout Canton, N.Y., Joan is “It was my essay and I wanted to the plots. also the author of Joan Santomenna and Marco Santomenna “Cruising Is a Breeze,” a “how-to” manual of sorts for those bareboat cruising. Pen & Ink:With Michelle Le Poidevin On who wish to embark upon Caribbean Marco, now a junior at Toms River Neil Young Reissues High School and a straight “A” stu- the dent, is currently an “advanced stand- Red, Amber, Green and Everything Holiday Concert ing” student in English. He is look- ing forward to attending college as a In Between in Primetime TV Land Beat Echo Political Flavor combined psychology/English ma- Community Band, jor. By MICHELLE Le POIDEVIN By ANDY ing his audience and critics alike Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Caribbean Capers” is published GOLDENBERG with his newest album, “Greendale” Specially Written for The EIS Scheduled by the Santomenna family publish- Solid television writers are Westfield Leader and The Times (Reprise Records) — a concept al- bum concerning a fictional town in WESTFIELD — The Westfield ing house, WindSpirit Publishing, a dime a dozen. It seems that Now that the holiday season has (www.windspiritpublishing.net) and California, it is not one of his stron- Community Band and the Edison since the late 90s, networks officially begun, music and DVD Intermediate School (EIS) Broad- is available from all online and local lovers should be aware gest albums, but it is have pushed more mediocre adventurous and com- way Singers will present their 14th bookstores. of some great early holi- Annual Holiday Concert, sponsored plots, canned comedy and day gift ideas for the fam- pelling listening none- hackneyed dramas through the theless. by the Westfield Recreation Depart- ily or themselves. ment on Wednesday, December 10, system, hoping viewers will Neil Young fans can Rhino Records re- leased a slew of great at 8 p.m. in the EIS auditorium, 800 just ease into numbness and finally rejoice over the Rahway Avenue in Westfield. recent release of four al- late 70s and early 80s lap up the lunacy. Without titles, including bril- The Westfield Community Band, bums that had yet to see under the direction of Elias Zareva, primetime jewels like the light of day on CD. liantly remastered ver- “Friends,” “Frasier,” “Ed,” sions of the punk band will perform a collection of classic FOX Television “Hawks & Doves,” “Re- holiday favorites including “A Christ- “Everwood,” “Hack” and “The The cast of FOX Television’s “The O.C.” actor,” “American Stars ‘N Bars” Television’s “Marquee Moon” and “Adventure.” Awaited mas Festival” and “Have Yourself a District,” we would have to surmise that aliens descended upon TV and the legendary “On the Beach” Merry Little Christmas.” A historical (Reprise Records) span 1974 to by Punk Rock and guitar enthusi- Get Outta writers and sucked their creativity out with a straw. asts, “Marquee Moon” is one of the family favorite, “Twas the Night Be- 1981, and are a fascinating time fore Christmas” will be performed, ABC carries the most offenses with flat sitcoms like “I’m With Her,” capsule in terms of Young’s politi- most interesting releases of the 70s and a great linear album from start joined by the band’s “Uncle” Steve The House cal and creative mindset at that time. Schoeman. STOP! “On the Beach” perfectly cap- to finish, as is “Adventure.” How- By CAROL F. DAVIS ever, Adventure sounds Two featured selections for the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tures the social malaise evening will include “Shalom!” a Yes, Dear (CBS) Still Standing (CBS) Everybody Loves during Watergate and a bit too polished. New Jersey wineries will be Fear Factor (NBC) Two And A Half Men (CBS) Raymond (CBS) Nixon’s resignation and Rhino also continues holding a Holiday Wine Trail Las Vegas (NBC) Joe Millionaire (FOX) I’m With Her (ABC) those themes resonate its great Elvis Costello Weekend, Friday, Saturday and Average Joe (NBC) 7th Heaven (WB-11) Whoopi (NBC) throughout the album. reissue series with “Get Sunday, November 28, 29, and The Guardian (CBS) 8 Simple Rules (ABC) Happy Family (NBC) “American Stars ‘N Happy,” “Punch the 30, from 12 to 5 p.m. A variety My Wife and Kids (ABC) Clock” and “Trust.” of wineries will be offering lots Judging Amy (CBS) Good Morning Miami (NBC) Bars” was a more per- Karen Sisco (ABC) The King of Queens (CBS) It’s All Relative (ABC) sonal album for Young “Get Happy” features of specials, including wine and 20 high-powered tunes Smallville (WB-11) Survivor (CBS) Becker (CBS) as he struggled to fuse food pairings, wine cellar tours, Threat Matrix (ABC) with the standouts be- wine education, and free gifts. Angel (WB-11) Married to the Kellys (ABC) the perfect blend of Hope & Faith (ABC) country music with the ing “The Imposter’ To help you explore New Jer- 10-8 (ABC) L.A. Dragnet (ABC) more primitive rock sound he had “King Horse” and the acoustic, sey wineries, the Garden State Life With Bonnie (ABC) cultivated with Crazy Horse. From “New Amsterdam.” “Punch the Wine Growers Association has Good, But Needs Improvement the subtle beauty of “Star of Clock’s” greatest tunes include the put together suggestions for day Cold Case (CBS) Bethlehem” and “Will to Love,” to epic “Shipbuilding” with Chet trips for each area of the state. Gilmore Girls (WB-11) Less Than Perfect (ABC) George Lopez (ABC) the all-out rockers “Like A Hurri- Baker on trumpet and the hit single, Use these or design your own Tru Calling (FOX) One Tree Hill (WB-11) Navy CIS (CBS) cane” and “Bite the Bullet,” the “Everyday I Write the Book.” trip to your favorite wineries. Scrubs (NBC) The West Wing (NBC) Will & Grace (NBC) album is almost a perfect blend of “Trust” is probably the most con- Visit http:// JAG (CBS) Joan of Arcadia (CBS) Miss Match (NBC) these two facets of sistently brilliant of the www.newjerseywines.com/ The Handler (CBS) Life According to Jim (ABC) Alias (ABC) Young’s personality. bunch and features winetrails.html. Remember to “Reactor,” which was members of Squeeze on Elias Zareva be cautious if you are the driver. Go, Go, Go! harmony vocals. If the done with Crazy Horse, suite of Israeli folk songs by Phillip * * * * * Everwood (WB-11) Law & Order (all series) (NBC) The Bachelor (ABC) was full-on rocker with great sound on these NYPD Blue (ABC) The O.C. (FOX) Extreme Makeover (ABC) discs was not reason Spark and “Hallelujah Chorus” from This weekend, November 28 the standout tracks the Oratorio “The Messiah” by Frasier (NBC) CSI: Crime Scene Hack (CBS) “Shots” and “Southern enough for celebration, to 30, as well as for the next George Frederic Handel.