Page 18 Thursday, September 9, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION “Everyone discusses my art and pretends to un- derstand as if it were nec- ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment essary to understand, when it is simply neces- sary to love.” --Claude Monet, Artist Mega-Merger of Century: Community Players Earns Grant From Exxon Corp. “Still Life on a Pedestal Table” State by Pablo Picasso, 1931, Oil on CBS, Viacom Join Forces WESTFIELD Canvas, Musee Picasso, Paris. - The Exxon Vol- of the Art unteer Involvement Fund has of the Art By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN owned by Viacom. According to awarded a grant of $1,000 to ARTIST OF THE WEEK Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Viacom Web site, a banner Westfield Community Players Viacom — the folks who boasting “First Media Company (WCP). Music brought us Titanic, MTV’s “The Pablo Picasso of the 21st Century” hung proudly Exxon established the fund to The Crossroads in Real World” and Blockbuster, and above the executives during the encourage and support employ- (1881-1973) CBS – the producers of “60 Min- Garwood will welcome press conference. ees and retirees that voluntarily 2nd Reality to the stage utes,” “Everybody Loves “Today marks the beginning of aid non-profit organizations in the Pablo Picasso was a master of tonight. Rhett Tyler will per- Raymond” and “Touched By An an exciting stage in the epic jour- many mediums. Throughout his communities where they live and form on Friday, September Angel,” married in what is being ney that is Viacom,” stated Mr. life, he created sculptures, prints, work. 10 and the David Kolker called the “mega-merger of the Redstone. Through the efforts of Vincent ceramics and paintings that helped century” this past Tuesday. Band will take the stage on define the meaning of modern art. Pointing to Viacom’s joint-own- Parlapiano of Roselle Park, an The media mogul, Viacom, Saturday, September 11. A This pioneer in cubism was born ership of the UPN network, Mr. Exxon retiree and Director of Pro- shelled out $34.45 billion in stock Jazz Jam will be held on in 1881 in Malaga, Spain. Picasso Karmazin added, “We don’t think duction of WCP, this grant was Tuesday, September 14, completed a challenging month- for CBS. According to the CBS that in a multi-channel world that Cheri Rogosky for The Westfield Leader and The Times obtained to purchase additional Web site, www.cbs.com, the mar- HEART AND SOUL...Rob and an Open Blues Jam long examination at the Academy owning two networks would be a stage lighting equipment. will be held on Wednes- ket value of the network is ap- problem.” Mr. Karmazin will serve Paparozzi of Rob Paparozzi and WCP President Don Mokrauer of Fine Arts in Barcelona in only The Hudson River Rats played day, September 15. For one day. He continued his studies proximately $37 billion, while as the President and the Chief noted that the new stage lighting Viacom is worth $31 billion. his harmonica with heart and more information, please at the Academy of San Fernando Operating Officer of the company soul during the August 25 con- equipment will be energy effi- call (908) 232-5666. in Madrid. As a result of the merger, CBS, while Mr. Redstone will be Chair- cert at Echo Lake Park in cient, while providing greater flex- Picasso’s “Blue Period” occurred the network which is most com- man and Chief Executive Officer. Mountainside. Other members ibility for lighting design. from 1901 to 1904, when the artist monly associated with the “eye” Viacom hopes to utilize the of the band include Ed Alstrom Mr. Mokrauer added, “WCP is Literature primarily utilized blue tones in his logo, will get to keep its name. broadcasting capabilities of CBS on organ, John Korba on key- very pleased to receive the grant paintings. However, in 1905 and The Federal Communications The Town Book Store in order to be the “premier out- board, Bernard Purdie on and we are grateful for the efforts in Westfield will welcome 1906, Picasso found himself using Commission (FCC) recently re- let” for the “branded promotional drums, Bailey Gee on bass, of Vince (Parlapiano) in writing pinks and grays to express the duced restrictions on ownership Heywood Gregory on guitar and Lawrence Cirelli, author of power” of MTV, VH1 and other and submitting the grant applica- “Harvesting Ice,” on Satur- motions and emotions of acrobats of television networks. This be- networks which it owns, accord- George Naha on guitar. tion to Exxon.” and circus performers. This was came the impetus for discussion day, September 11, from 2 ing to the company’s Web site. to 4 p.m. A book discus- known as his “Rose Period.” among media companies con- Viacom also owns Paramount Spearheading the Cubist move- Gladys Reimers to Feature sion on “1000 White sidering mergers. Pictures, which brought Forrest Gladys Reimers to Feature ment allowed Picasso to express Women” by Jim Fergus will While answering questions Gump to the silver screen; Para- himself with great verve. During about its objectives entailed in be held on Tuesday, Sep- this time, he was the most pro- mount Home Video; Spelling Sculpture in Local Exhibit the merger at St. Regis Hotel in tember 14, at 8 p.m. at the ductive. Wrought iron sculptures Television, Showtime and Simon midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, store. For more informa- and graphic illustrations fol- & Schuster, among others. WESTFIELD - Viacom’s Sumner Redstone and tion, please call (908) 233- lowed, as well as lithography Walt Disney’s purchase of ABC Gladys Reimers of 3535. and ceramics. CBS’ Mel Karmazin explained that in 1996 has sparked noticeable Westfield will be the firms are a perfect fit. Barnes & Noble in Prior to his death in 1973 in programming changes and im- among three art- Clark will hold an Open Mougins, France, Picasso designed The executives provided the provements during the past three ists featured in a example of blending CBS’s rock Mike Poetry Night on Sun- and completed a 50-foot sculpture years. Viacom executives are hop- fall exhibit at the day, September 12, at 7:30 for the Chicago Civic Center. He and roll radio stations with the ing to have the same Midas Touch Somerset Art As- MTV network which is also p.m. For more information, also donated over 800 pieces to with CBS. sociation in please call (732) 574-1818. the Berenguer de Aguilar Palace Bedminster from Museum in Barcelona. Jersey Jazz By The Lake Thursday, Sep- Theatre tember 16, to The Elizabeth Play- Monday, October Photographer to Discuss house on East Jersey Street Slated by Freeholder Board 18. An opening Composition and Color Slated by Freeholder Board in Elizabeth will host the reception will be production of The Time of In Slide Presentation CRANFORD - The second an- Joining the line-up on Friday held on Septem- Your Life by William SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotch nual Jersey Jazz By The Lake will be Dominique Eade, Diane ber 16 from 6 to 8 Saroyan from Friday, Sep- Plains-Fanwood Arts Association festival will be sponsored by Moser’s Composers Big Band p.m. tember 17, to Sunday, Oc- will feature Susan Puder in a the Union County Board of Cho- and Lenny Roberts and The A sculptor, Ms. tober 17. Performances will slide presentation entitled, sen Freeholders on Friday, Sep- Crossroads Trio. Reimers’ “Forms “Along the North Atlantic,” fol- tember 17, from 5 to 10 p.m. Celebrating what would be EXHBITING SCULPTOR...Gladys Reimers of be held on Fridays and Sat- for the Millen- Westfield will be among three artists featured urdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sun- lowed by a discussion about and on Saturday, September 18, Duke Ellington’s 100th birth- nium” is a piece in a fall exhibit at the Somerset Art Association days at 2 p.m. General tick- photo composition and color on from noon to 10 day will be The Duke Ellington that reflects the Wednesday, Septem- in Bedminster from Thursday, September 16, ets cost $8. Students and p.m. at Orchestra directed by current direction ber 15, at 8 p.m. to Monday, October 18. An opening reception seniors cost $6. All Friday Nomahegan Paul Ellington. Blunt of her artistry. Her will be held on September 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the tickets cost $5. For more Park in Force, Russell Gunn & show will include Pictured above, Ms. Reimers proudly displays Fanwood Cranford. Ethnomusicology, the her sculptor, “The Protector.” information, please call Train Station abstract works in Admis- Alan Pasqua Trio with (908) 355-0077. on North Av- stone and wood sion and enue. John Patitucci and Pe- as well as several pieces from her ists National Show. She has also Art Ms. Puder parking are ter Erskine, The Atomic series on endangered animals. appeared in numerous solo exhi- is known for her sharp focus free. Fireballs and the Ed In recognition of her sculp- bitions throughout the Metro- The Somerset Art As- landscapes in early morning and “The board Palermo Big Band will tures of these animals, Ms. politan area. sociation will host an ex- late afternoon light. is delighted also perform. Reimers was honored by the New The exhibit is funded in part hibit at the Johnson Gal- According to Ms. Puder, she to present an For directions and further Jersey General Assembly during by the New Jersey State Council lery in Bedminster on Burnt takes pleasure from the outdoors exciting two days of well- information, please call (908) this year’s Women’s History on the Arts through a grant ad- Mills Road from Thursday, and hopes to bring an awareness known jazz musicians for the 436-2900.