Arts Council of the Morris Area
Bringing the Arts to the Center of Community Life
Lidia Bastianich is one of the most-loved chefs on TV (Lidia’s Italy), a best-seling cook-book author, restaurateur, and owner of a florishing food and entertinment empire. Join Lidia for a festive discussion for foodies aabout her life, her career, and of course, all things food! Golden Circle ticket includes a VP meet and greet. www.mayoarts.org
Enjoy Monday afternoon “play dates” at the museum throughout the year. children and their parents are invited to drop in and participate in creative, hands-on projects and story time. For ages 3-5. Pre-registration required one week in advance of each session! Admission is $3/person. Th register call Curator of Education, Meg Wastie at 973-377-2982 x12 or email her at schools@metc.org
With his smoky and silky jazz vocals Steve Tyrell has reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for the modern-day romantic. Debby Boone (“You Light Up My Life”) performs “Reflections of Rosemary,” a salute to the timeless music of her mother-in-law Rosemary Clooney, as well as a remembrance of her life. Wheelchair Access. mayoarts.org
As the Wall Street Journal (!?!) put it, Jack is “the last musical partner of Woddy Guthrie, mentor and model for young Bob Dylan, and sonic grandfather of just about every scruffy-voiced folksinger in the Western world.” We prefer John Herald’s musical description of him. “The most unusual, down-home beautiful giant of a natural slam-bang animal gentleman.”
As always, refreshments are included in the price of admission and there is plenty of free parking. www.sanctuaryconcerts.org
The Historical Society of Boonton Township hosts their annual Art-In on the grounds of the historic Kincaid Farm. Area artists are welcome to come and join the group for a day of painting “en plein air.” A French expression, “en plein air,” simply describes the art of painting outdoors which became a popular practice with 19thc. Barbizon and impressionist painters seeking to work away from the studio in more natural light
Painting in the field begins at 10am and should be finished by 4pm. Participating artists are free to work in any media they like, and in the long tradition of plein air, feel free to sell “wet” paintings to visitors. Any number of interesting subjects , from the old house, crumbling outbuildings, open fields and dense woods, can be found at The Kincaid Farm which is located at 591 Powerville Rd., Boonton Township 07005. The house will be open to visitors and participants alike and there will be a limited bakesale. There will also be artwork on exhibit and for sale to the public.
The Historical Society of Boonton will host their annual Art-In on the grounds of the historic Kincaid Farm. Area artists are welcome to come and join the group for a day of painting “en plein air”. A French expression ‘en plein air’, simply diecribes the art of painting outdoors. Painting in the field begins at 10 am and should be finished by 4 pm. The Kincaid farm is located at 591 Powerville Road in Boonton Township, Nj 07005. The house will be open to visitors and participants. There will be a limited bake sale. There will also be artwork on exhibit, and for sale to the public.
A chance to hear a wide variety of music. Performers please check the website for sign-up procedures. Free parking; Wheelchair accessible. www.folkproject.org
It’s ballroom reinvented! Feel the passion, the drama and the sizzling encitement of 20 gorgeous champion dancers in a true theatrical experience full of grace and athleticism. From Harlem’s hot nights at the Savoy to the Latin Quarter, go on a historic journey through the passionate drama of dance featuring the elegance of the waltz, the exuberance of the jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble and much more. “Dazzling!” – The New York Times. wheelchair access. assisted listening. large print. www.mayoarts.org
New Jersey’s renowned Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company joins with The Ahn Trio, one of classical music’s most innovative ensembles, and composer Kenji Bunch, in this exciting new collaboration that The Star-Ledger calls, “An adventurous evening of music-making and dancing. Wheelchair access. Assisted Listening. Large Print. www. mayoarts.org
Presbyterian Church in Morristown presents last in series of free First Sundays concerts presenting baritone Drew Santini accompanied by pianist Charity Wicks. Canadian Santini’s work is described by the NY Times as “lively and engaging work” and by the London Free Press as and example of ”pure baritone and natural musicality.”He is a sought after artist on the opera and concert stage.
Wheelchair accessible
Assisted Listening