Arts Council of the Morris Area http://www.morrisarts.org BRINGING THE ARTS TO THE CENTER OF COMMUNITY LIFE Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:17:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Barbershop Valentine’s Day performance at Morris View http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/21/barbershop-valentines-day-performance-at-morris-view/ http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/21/barbershop-valentines-day-performance-at-morris-view/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:17:17 +0000 Dr. Lynn L. Siebert, Director of Arts Participation & Communications http://www.morrisarts.org/?p=3058

The Morris Music Men barbershop chorus sang for Morris View resident Rose Matera, 100, and her sister, Mary Soranno, 101.

Residents of Morris View Healthcare facility enjoyed a belated Valentine’s Day serenade – on February 18th– when the Morris Music Men’s barbershop chorus and local quartet, The Four Old Parts, brought their a cappella harmonies to the Morris View atrium. During its performance, the chorus also sang “Happy Birthday” to Rose Matera, who recently turned 100, along with her  101-year old sister, Mary Soranno. The concert is part of a monthly performance series programmed by the Arts Council of the Morris Area in collaboration with the County of Morris. The Morris Music Men are also among the local arts organizations receiving grants from the Arts Council of the Morris Area – with funding made possible through the New Jersey State Council on the arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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]]> http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/19/burn-the-floor/feed/ 0 JOHN WAITE http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/18/john-waite/ http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/18/john-waite/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:15:21 +0000 sharon http://www.morrisarts.org/?p=2867 British singer/songwriter John Waite has come a long way since his #1 Billboard hit “Mising You.”  He formed the supergroup Bad English, put out five solo albums, had a hit duet with Alison Krauss, and established himself as a brilliant and engaging stage performer.  We expect a thoroughly entertaining acoustic evening with one of rock’s most charming and accessible troubadours.

Special guest Suzie Vinnick is a force-of-nature Canadian blues belter and guitarist whose big voice and virtuoso playing lead often to comparisons to a young Bonnie Raitt.

As always, refreshments are included in the price of admission and there is plenty of free parking.

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]]> http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/18/john-waite/feed/ 0 Paper Toy Workshop http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/18/paper-toy-workshop-2/ http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/18/paper-toy-workshop-2/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:06:16 +0000 sharon http://www.morrisarts.org/?p=2866 Learn the unique techniques needed to make toys out of paper.  Discover how a sheet of paper can be more than just something to write on.  Participants will get the opportunity to create a nember of toys that they can bring home.  space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Call for more information 973-377-2982 x 10.  www.metc.org

]]> http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/18/paper-toy-workshop-2/feed/ 0 Swingin’ Tern Contra and Square Dancing http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/18/swingin-tern-contra-and-square-dancing-9/ http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/18/swingin-tern-contra-and-square-dancing-9/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:27:05 +0000 sharon http://www.morrisarts.org/?p=2841 Three callers tonight – Bob Isaacs, Ron Blechner and Laura Winslow promise a swingin’ time!  Off’n Ensemble Band provides the music.  Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm.  Please bring in clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing.  No partner necessary
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]]> http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/17/tschaikowski-st-petersburg-state-orchestra/feed/ 0 Archie Fisher at the Minstrel http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/17/archie-fisher-at-the-minstrel/ http://www.morrisarts.org/2012/02/17/archie-fisher-at-the-minstrel/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:19:25 +0000 sharon http://www.morrisarts.org/?p=2839 Master guitarist, singer and songwriter Archie Fisher is Scotland’s foremost troubadour.  His writing sounds centuries old.  He is a pioneer and master of the DADGAD guitar tuning and his arrangements make exquisite use of that tuning to deliver the perfect accompaniment to his singing. Mree opens.  Free Parking

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Autobiograhy and cast to be announced in January.  Parental descretion is advised.  www.mayarts.org

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