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SPECIAL EVENTS
CELEBRATE THE ARTS
MAY 15, 2008
2007 Award Winners
L-R: Ken Donohue (President, Morris
Choral Society), Tom Barth (Ehlers Winner); Anne Jacobson (Chair, ACMA Board);
R. Wayne Walters (Artistic Director/Founder, Morris Choral Society); Mrs.
Marilyn Michaels (Ricoh Corporation); Daniel Fenelon; Talia Jackman; Emily Trenk
(Coladarci Winner); and John McEwen. Ehlers Scholarship Winner Tom Barth
with Coladarci Scholarship Winner, Emily Trenk.
May 15
Arts Council of the Morris Area
Awards Event:
CELEBRATE THE ARTS: In the restored
gardens and Gilded Age Mansion at Fairleigh Dickinson University, ACMA will
present its 2008 Awards for Outstanding
Arts Advocate: Barbara Krajkowski
Arts Organization: Morris Museum
Corporation: Open Spaces Management Association
Arts Educator: Alysia Souder
Professional in the Arts: Susan Holford
The event will also
introduce the 2008 Coladarci and Ehlers Scholarship Winners, Kaitlyn DeBiasse
and Marissa Rich (respectively), and feature a
special performance by singer/composer Tom Barth (2007 Ehlers Scholarship
winner)
The Mansion, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 285 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ
Reception -5pm; Awards Program - 6pm
Free but pre-registration is REQUIRED
For more information or to
register to attend, please contact Kadie Dempsey, at (973) 285-5115, ext. 17 or via email at
kdempsey@morrisarts.org
Celebrating
its 5th year as a generous sponsor, 
Theatre
& Film
Chester Theatre
Group
Theatre: The Baker's Wife.
It's an old story: an aging baker, his much younger wife who leaves
him for a handsome lothario and the village that intervenes to bring them back
together. Old world charm permeates every moment of this bittersweet, wise and
gently offbeat fable of life, love and bread by Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the
Roof) and Stephen Schwarts (Godspell, Pippin).
Black River Playhouse, Grove & Maple in Chester
8pm Fri. & Sat./ 2pm on Sun.
Price TBD
(908) 879-5935
www.chestertheatregroup.org
April 25- May 18
The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre: Lily's Purple Plastic Purse. What happens when you have something
really, really, really wonderful to share at school, but it's not sharing time?
Poor Lily finds out the hard way in this play by Kevin Henkes. Her movie star
sunglasses, her three shiny quarters, and that purple plastic purse...ah, they
are just too much and she has to share them. Mr. Slinger, her teacher, has to
take them, of course, and then Lily exacts her "revenge." But all works
out in the end and Lily still wants to be a teacher when she grows up...unless
she decides to be a scuba diver.
The Historic Palace Theatre, Rt. 183, Netcong
7:30pm Fridays; 4pm Saturdays and Sundays
$10 children & seniors; $14 adulst
(973) 347-4946 
www.growingstage.com
April 30-May 18
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre: Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. Directed by Stephen
Fried.Two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, find themselves in the
same city on the same fast paced, bewildering day in the Bard's riotous farce of
wild misadventures and mistaken identities.
F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Ave., Madison
various times
$29-$53
(973) 408-5600
www.shakespearenj.org
May 2-17
Chatham Community Players
Theatre: Little Women: The Musical. Join the remarkable March
sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy - as one of America's most beloved books soars
to the state in Little Women-The Musical. Seen on Broadway in 2005, this
dazzling new musical, based on Louisa May Alcott's timeless tale about the power
of family, friendship and romance, is capturing the hearts sentimental favorite
with family-friendly appeal.
Chatham Playhouse, 23 N. Passaic Ave., Chatham
Fri & Sat - 8pm; Sun - 3pm
$25 adults, $20 youths/seniors
(973) 635-7363
www.chathamplayers.org
May 8
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre: Know the Show: Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors.
An insightful pre-performance talk by a STNJ artist will provide fascinating
background information and an expert's perspective on this play.
F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Ave., Madison
various times
$29-$53
(973) 408-5600
www.shakespearenj.org
May 9
The Community Theatre at
Theatre/Comedy: Manhattan Comedy night. Our popular showcase of stand-up
comedy's up and coming talents. Produced by Sandy marks.
8pm
$20
(973) 539-8008 
www.mayoarts.org
May 14-June 7
The Bickford Theatre
Theatre: The Grass is Greener, a 1960 play by Hugh and Margaret
Williams. A stately home of England owned, of course, by a lord and lady and
replete with a stuffy butler, is the setting for this romantic comedy in which
an American millionaire and the lady of the manor fall in love. Perhaps it takes
a duel to save this aristocratic marriage.
6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
Call (973) 971-3714
www.bickfordtheatre.org
May 16-June 1
Women's Theater Company
Theatre: Souvenir by Stephen Temperly. An unusual musical about
Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy society eccentric suffering under the
delusion that she was a great coloratura soprano, when in fact she was incapable
of producing two consecutive notes in tune. As news of her terrible singing
spread, so did her celebrity. Her growing mob of fans packed her recitals,
stuffing handkerchiefs in their mouths to stifle laughter - which Mrs. Jenkins
blissfully mistook for cheers.
Parsippany Playhouse, 1130 Knoll Rd., Parsippany
Fridays and Saturdays @8pm; Sundays at 3pm
$20 regular; $18 seniors; student and group rates available
(973) 727-5342
www.womentheatercompany.org
May 21
The Community Theatre at
Theatre/Comedy: Garrison Keillor. Creator and host of public radio's A
Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor entertains with his folksy, quirky
style of Midwestern humor that has made him a modern day Mark Twain.
8pm
$52-$72
(973) 539-8008
www.mayoarts.org
May 28- June 22
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre: Amadeus by Peter Shaffer. From the author of Equus, a
thrilling tale of young and brilliant Mozart and the fanatic malcontent Salieri
who plots to ruin Mozart's career and smother his genius. Featuring Broadway
star Robert Cuccioli as Salieri.
F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Ave., Madison
various times
$29-$53
(973) 408-5600
www.shakespearenj.org
May 31
The Community Theatre at
Theatre/Comedy: George Carlin. Carlin has been making audiences laugh for
over 40 years by pointing out the hypocrisy and insanity of our lives and our
language.
7pm and 9:45pm
$60-$75
(973) 539-8008
www.mayoarts.org
June 5
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre: Know the Show: Amadeus. An insightful
pre-performance talk by a STNJ artist will provide fascinating background
information and an expert's perspective on this play.
F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Ave., Madison
various times
$29-$53
(973) 408-5600
www.shakespearenj.org
Music
May 2, 9, 16, 23
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown
Music: Fridays-on-the-Green free lunchtime concerts with lunch available
for purchase before and after.
May 2: The Jeff Pines/Daille Kettrell Ensemble plays Latin-infused jazz in honor
of Cinqo de Mayo
May 9: Robert Deutsch and partner play classical works for cello and piano
May 16: The Early Music Players honor Spring with music from Renaissance England
May 23: Piano recital by John Pivarnik
57 Park Place , Morristown (on the Green)
12:15pm
Free
(973) 538-1776
www.pcmorristown.org
May 7, 15
Music at Morristown United Methodist Church
Music: Organ demonstration by CJ Sambach, "The Pied Piper of the Pipe
Organ"
May 7- 9am, 10:30am, noon, 1:30pm
May 15- 9am, 10:30am, noon
Free
(201) 826-3801 or (973) 538-2132 
www.morristownumc.com
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Hickory Tree Chorus
Music: Wednesday evenings in May: Mother's Month Open House Rehearsals.
When Mom's happy, everyone's happy, right? re-discover the joy of singing. Visit
an open rehearsal of this champion chapter of Sweet Adelines International and
you, too, can "harmonize the world."
570 Central Ave., New Providence, NJ
7:30pm
A smile and a song! Free
(908) 351-9344
www.hickorytreechorus.org
May 10
Colonial Symphony
Music: Beethoven's Joyous Ninth.
Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South St.,
Morristown
8pm
$50, $40, $27.50
box office (973) 539-8008; (973) 984-7400
www.colonialsymphony.org
May 11
Sanctuary Concerts
Music: Sunday Night Music Club: Herdman Hills and Mangsen.
Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Rd. (Watchung Circle), Watchung, NJ
7pm
$10
(973) 376-4946
www.sanctuaryconcerts.org
May 16
The Folk Project
Music: Minstrel Coffeehouse.Main Act: Claudia Schmidt; Opening Act: Mary
Zikos. Coffee, tea and baked goods served.
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
8:30pm
$7
(973) 335-9489 or
Minstrel@folkproject.org
www.folkproject.org
May 17
Sanctuary Concerts
Music: The Kennedys. End of year ice cream social and concert.
Presbyterian CHurch, 240 Southern Blvd., Chatham
8pm
$10
(973) 376-4946
www.sanctuaryconcerts.org
May 17
Music at Morristown United Methodist Church
Music: King of the Keyboards Organ Concert. Presenting organists Jeff
Billeter, Diane Pivarnik, and Jim Hicks and the Morristown High School Wind
Ensemble directed by Mike Russo.
50 Park Place (on the Green), Morristown
7:30pm
Suggested donation $15 adults, $12 seniors, students free
(201) 826-3801 or (973) 538-2132
www.morristownumc.com
May 23
The Folk Project
Music: Minstrel Coffeehouse. Main Act: Stefan Grossman; Opening Act:
Donny Hoffman. Coffee, tea and baked goods served.
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
8:30pm
$7
(973) 335-9489 or
Minstrel@folkproject.org
www.folkproject.org
May 30
The Folk Project
Music: Minstrel Coffeehouse. Main Act: Jean Rohe; Opening Act: Pat
Scarangella with Jill Gasco. Coffee, tea and baked goods served.
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
8:30pm
$7
(973) 335-9489 or
Minstrel@folkproject.org
www.folkproject.org
May 31
Sanctuary Concerts
Music: Old School Freight Train. Another end of year ice cream social and
concert.
Presbyterian CHurch, 240 Southern Blvd., Chatham
8pm
$10
(973) 376-4946
www.sanctuaryconcerts.org
Visual Arts
Arts Council of the Morris Area/
Open during business hours.
Free
(973) 586-9113 for information about the exhibit.
Visual Arts
Exhibit: Guest Curator
Series: Midnight Full of Stars. Opening reception, April 11, 6-8pm.
68 Elm St., Summit
Gallery
(908) 273-9121
May 17
The Folk Project Swing 'n Tern Dances
Dance:
Dance Caller: Sam Rotenberg special info phone (973) 539-6286 or (973) 228-9729; Dance Band:
Off'n Ensemble
(special info phone: 973-539-6286)
Ogden Memorial Church, Main Street, Chatham
7:30pm beginner's workshop; 8pm dance
$7
Sneakers only are required
For information, email
SwinginTern@folkproject.org
May 17
The Community Theatre at
Dance: New Jersey Ballet: Swan Lake, Part 2 and More. With stunning
artistry, passion and creativity, New Jersey Ballet performs powerful and
dramatic interpretations of the greatest works created for dance...touching the
spirit and inspiring the soul.
8pm
$20-$40
(973) 539-8008
www.mayoarts.org
May 18
The Community Theatre at
Dance: New Jersey Ballet's Cinderella. Introduce your children to the
magic of ballet with this colorful, imaginative version of the classic fairy
tale set to dance.
1:30 and 4pm
$12
(973) 539-8008
www.mayoarts.org
Kids
& Family Events
May 7
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
For Children: Kids' Club, Bring May Flowers....tour the new
exhibit Crafting Cures and learn about Early American medical practices,
including centuries-old herbal cures. Become part of the exhibit by planning and
planting a special Kids Club Herb Garden and continue to watch it grow through
the end of the school year! Bring home a special potted plant just in time for
Mother's day. Kids' Club is a special monthly after-school program for children
ages 7-11.
9 Main St., Madison
3:30pm-5:00pm
sessions are $13 for members and $15 for non-members
(973) 377-2982, ext. 12
www.metc.org
May 10
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
For Children: Kids' Club, Bring May Flowers....Create a lovely
Mother's Day themed craft. Enjoy a day out with the family and discover new and
exciting things from our newest exhibit. Advanced registration recommended.
Kids' Club is a special monthly after-school program for children ages 7-11.
9 Main St., Madison
1-3pm
Regular
admission $5 for adults, $3 for seniors/students, under 6 & free for
members and under 5
(973) 377-2982, ext. 14
www.metc.org
May 10
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
For Families: Family Fun Day
9 Main St., Madison
1-3pm
Sessions are
$13 for members and $15 for non-members
(973) 377-2982, ext. 12
www.metc.org
May 17
Morris County Park Commission
For Families: Born to be Shorn. Meet baby lambs and watch the
hand shearing of the sheep! See how fleece is processed. Enjoy hands-on
activities such as weaving and spinning. Make crafts to take home.
Cooper Gristmill, 66 Route 24, County Route 513, Chester
11am-4pm
Free
(908) 879-5463
www.morrisparks.net
May 31
Historic Speedwell
For Children: Dig It! Archeology for Kids! Archeology has
always fascinated children of all ages. Studying artifacts left behind by
thousands of years of human history, archeologists help to tell the story of our
past. Historic Speedwell offers the junior archeologist the chance to
learn the basic skills and unearth some treasures of their own right here at
Speedwell! Ages 7-11. Pre-registration is required.
333 Speedwell Ave., Morristown
1-3pm
$4 adults, $2 children, $3 seniors
(973) 285-6550
www.speedwell.org
Workshops,
Classes,
May 3-4
Morris County Park Commission
Historical event: Victorian Weekend. Celebrate the Victorian era.
Victorian celebration and activities held simultaneously with the Morris County
Historical Society at Acorn Hall in Morristown (973-367-3465)and at Fosterfields
Living Historical Farm. Visitors will experience interactive demonstrations of
Victorian social, culinary, crafts, leisure, political and fashion trends.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Kahdena Rd., Morristown
11am-4pm
$10 adults, $5 children
ages 4-16, FREE to members of both sites. Tickets are good for both sites on
both days during the weekend.
(973) 326-7645
www.morrisparks.net
May 7
Historic Speedwell
Class/Lecture (ages 16+): Adult Craft Series: With Reed in Hand -
Basketmaking. Join us the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm for the
Adult Craft Series. Each craft is $8 per person and includes instruction and
supplies. The lesson will result in a project that can be completed at home.
Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required.
333 Speedwell Ave., Morristown
6-8pm
$8
(973) 285-6550
www.speedwell.org
May 11
Historic Speedwell
Class/Lecture: Carriage House Craft Series: Mother's Day Quilting
333 Speedwell Ave., Morristown
1-3pm
$4 adults, $2 children, $3 seniors
(973) 285-6550
www.speedwell.org
May 12
Morris County Park Commission
Historical Event: Hungry Planet: What the World Eats Exhibit. This color,
photographic traveling exhibit documents 12 families from 12 countries. It
examines the similarities and differences in worldwide food consumption.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Kahdena Rd., Morristown
Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday noon-5pm
$6 for adults, $5 seniors (65+), 44 for children ages 4-16. Children under 4 are
free. To tour The Willows add $1 for ages 2 and up.
(973) 326-7645
www.morrisparks.net
May 17
Morris County Park Commission
Historical Event: Born to be Shorn. Meet baby lambs and watch the hand
shearing of the sheep! See how fleece is processed. Enjoy hands-on activities
such as weaving and spinning. Make crafts to take home.
Cooper Gristmill, 66 Route 24, County Route 513, Chester
11am-4pm
Free
(909) 879-5463
www.morrisparks.net
May 17
Historic Speedwell
Class/Lecture: Traditional Metal Crafts: Beginner's Tinsmithing. Historic
Speedwell offers the second of three in the traditional metal craft series.
During this class students will learn about the important role tin played in
everyday life for people throughout history and create a tin project to take
home. Ages 13+. Pre-registration is required.
333 Speedwell Ave., Morristown
noon-4pm
$10 per student
(973) 285-6550
www.speedwell.org
Ongoing Events
The
Ongoing Events: Music,
Dance, Film, Lecture/ Class, Tour, Special Interest, Art
(973) 443-9222
theadultschool@hotmail.com
Bickford
Theatre at the Morris Museum
Brightest Star School
of Performing Arts: Classes
for Tots, Children, Teens,
6 Normandy
(973) 971-3726
www.bickfordtheatre.org
Community
Children's Museum
Classes For Children:
(973) 366-9060
www.communitychildrensmuseum.org
Suzuki
Classes, Prelude Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, Intermediate and Senior
Orchestras. All rehearsals
held at the
(973) 402-6010
Livingston Art Association
Day and Evening Art Classes for Adults & Children - Oils,
Watercolor, Pastels, Drawing, Acrylics. Bulletins
upon request. Registration is required.
Senior /Community Center, 204
(973) 992-7749
Morris County Art Association
Day and Evening Art
Classes for Adults & children, Shows for Youths and Adults - Oils, Watercolor, Pastels, Drawing,
Acrylics, Sculpture, Portraiture, etc.
10 Catherine Lane, Morristown
(973) 267-1722
or by email morriscountyart@sbcglobal.net
Ongoing Classes/Lectures:
Art classes for Adults and Children
(908) 876-5959
www.myhelan.org
Art Workshops and
Classes. All ages, all levels. Open 7 days a week.
Classes for Adults, Teens, Children: Ceramics, Drawing, Jewelry,
Painting, Photography, Digital Arts, Sculpture, and more!
(908) 273-9121
www.njcva.org
Playwrights
Theatre of
Acting, Writing
Classes for Adults, Teens, Children- Weekend and Weekday/ daytime and evening
classes.
Creative Arts Academy Degree program for children and teens; Classes for
children pre K-grade 6; Classes for Teens, Grades 7-9 and 10-12; Classes for Adults (19 and up); Performance Troupes;
. NEW offerings include Creative Play for ages 4,5 and
Multi-Genre Writing for grades 9-12. Private coaching available for children,
teens and adults.. Also Ongoing Tuesday Evenings,
Adult Acting Class
$160-$400 for multi-week courses
Questions? Call Education Department at (973) 514-1787, ext. 21 or visit www.ptnj.org
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