June 24, 2011
The Morris County Historical Society’s latest exhibit, “Over Here and Over There: Morris County’s Role in World War II,” opens Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Acorn Hall and runs until 2012. The exhibit is included in the price of a tour of Acorn Hall. Admission is free to active or retired military personnel presenting a valid military ID card.
The exhibit focusses on how ordinary citizens willingly left their families and sacrificed their comfort and safety to fight on foreign shores. It will also examine the sacrifices made at home, from the women who went to work in factories to the efforts of school children to gather much needed materials for war supplies. On display will be uniforms, medals, photographs, documents and other objects and oral histories from Morris County veterans and other Morris County residents who contributed to the war effort. In addition, several of Acorn Hall’s period rooms will reflect the daily life of a household during World War II. Activities such as food rationing, scrap drives, and awaiting news reports by radio will be depicted. In the spring, a Victory Garden will be planted on the grounds.
The exhibit has been extended until March 25, 2012.
The Museum is open to the public on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am -4pm and on Sundays, from 1-4pm.
For directions and additional information, call (973) 267-3465 or visit www.acornhall.org.
September 1, 2011
The Livingston Arts Association offers Art classes in Oils, Watercolor, Acrylic and Drawing.
September 1, 2011 through August 2012.
September 8, 2011
The Arts Council of the Morris Area is pleased to extend the Juried Exhibit curated by
Virgina Fabbri Butler, Ph. D. , at their Gallery at 14 Maple. Ave, Suite 201 (Third Floor), Morristown, NJ The exhibition pays homage to the tenth anniversary of 9/11 through exploring works that in/evoke the power of memory. Titled after the French novel by Marcel Proust. www.morrisarts.org Wheelchair access. Individuals meeding special accommodation should contact Katie Dempsey at (973-285-5115, x 17 or kdempsey@morrisarts.org.
Click HERE for the catalogue of the show which now runs through March 28, 2012 (instead of the original Feb. 15).
Also visit the Gallery at 14 Maple page on this website for photos and details of the exhibit.
The Arts Council has also issued a Call for Artists for its next juried show on the theme disconnected.
January 7, 2012
Come in out of the cold to the warmth of exquisiite 19th and 20th century bed coverings.
January 10, 2012
This exhibition includes 15 wall hangings and tapestries designed by Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, John Miro’, Annette Kaplan, and John Coburn. Working in the tradition of the tapestry makers of the Middle Ages, master weavers were able to translate the designs of madern artists into abstract tapertries. Made from natural fibers of thej agave plant, cotton, or wool, these intricate weavings feature whimsical shapes and fluid lines in geometric compositions.
January 13, 2012
Comedian Bobby collins is a storyteller whose heartfelt humor engages audiences with a hilarious blend of characterizations to which everyone can relate. Language, mature themes.
http://mayoarts.org/indiv/indiv_BobbyCollins.html
New Jersey’s premier annual African-American fine art show, Art in the Atrium, celebrates its 20th anniversary this season. Art in the Atirium showcases the work of both established and emerging artits, with a mission to increase community understanding and awareness of African-American art and artists. This exhibition features the work of Norman Lewis and over twenty other artists. guest curator Tanin Fuller
February 11, 2012
These country rock pioneers found platinum success early in their career, with their massive hits “Crazy Love,” “Heart Of The Night,” “Keep On Tryin”‘ and “Good Feelin’ To Know.” The band continues to record and release new material including an unplugged CD
“The Wildwood Sessions” and a critically acclaimed 40th Anniversary DVD. Special guest Craig Bickhardt is a legendary Nashville songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Ray Charles, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Tony Rice, Alison Krauss, Art Garfunkel, Kathy Mattea, Vince Gill, and Willie Nelson.
As always, refreshments are included in the price of admission and there is plenty of free parking. www.sanctuaryconcerts.org
February 23, 2012
Five-time Grammy-winning blues singer/songwriter guitarist Robert Cray brings 35 years of blues mastery to the stage. Featuring special guest Shemekia Copeland, whos powerful and beautiful vocals draw comparisons to the likes of classical soul singers such as Ruth Brown and Etta James. Wheelchair Access. www.mayoarts.org
The Spencers redefine the art of illusion and shatter the stereotype of traditional magic. There six-time Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year delignt fans young and old with extraordinary illusions that leave audiences awestruck and amazed!
Wheelchair Access www.mayoarts.org