The Highlawn, an Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation Monument
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
THE SPIRIT OF
Winter 2021
The Highlawn, an
Essex County Eagle Rock
Reservation Monument
H ighlawn Po
stcard - 194 5
PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 10 PAGE 13
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Essex County Executive
and the Board of
County Commissioners
Daniel K. Salvante
Director of Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Affairs
PUTTING
PUTTING
PUTTINGESSEX
ESSEX
ESSEXCOUNTY
COUNTY
COUNTYFIRST
FIRST
FIRST
COMPLIMENTARYISSUE
COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE
Dear Friend,
After a year’s hiatus caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, we are pleased to able
to bring back several of our favorite winter holiday activities that have become
traditions for many of us. Once again, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo will be
illuminated with over one million bulbs and adorned with over 50 animal and winter
themed characters. While strolling through the New Jersey’s #1 zoo, marvel at an
ice sculptor busy at work or join in a carol sing! Of course, there also will be some
special visitors, including Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus!
Get close to nature with our 2nd Annual Forest Friends Feeder Contest at the
Essex County Environmental Center and experience a re-creation of holidays
past at the return of our Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour, where historic
An Essex County Gem Offers
homes throughout Essex County throw open their doors to the public and share
how the holidays were celebrated in bygone times.
Panoramic Views
And while you are out or are looking for the perfect gift for that someone special,
remember to support our arts community. Concerts, movies, art galleries, theater
productions are all making a comeback. With our support, we can ensure that the
Arts community in Essex continues to thrive.
The top of Essex County Eagle Rock and rain to enter the viewing area and achieve its true purpose. With the opening
Happy Holidays! Together we will continue Putting Essex County First.
Reservation provides an unparalleled view at times prevented visitors from really of the restaurant, park patrons could relax
of the New York and Newark skylines. For enjoying the experience. in a sheltered place that still provided them
centuries, people have traveled there to with remarkable views of the surrounding
see the world around them. However, while Plans were drawn up to correct the cities and nature. n
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. the vista is amazing, being at the mercy of problem and the Essex County Parks
Essex County Executive weather often made visits short. Department, then known as the Parks
Commission, sought a permanent use
To address this issue, Essex County for the building, considering options such
commissioned a “casino” to be built. Not as a tea house, milk bar, or environmental
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated.
used for gambling, this building is more like center. Without the presence of an on-
For vaccination information, visit EssexCOVID.org the original Italian meaning of the word: a going operation in the space, the building
or call 973-877-8456. small country villa. Opened to the public was prone to vandalism and fell into
in 1912, it offered park patrons covered disrepair, further discouraging visitors.
lookout areas on two levels, allowing them
an excellent view from multiple angles. A Then in the 1980s, Essex County partnered
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. with an established restauranteur who
vendor sold light refreshments, hoping to
Essex County Executive encourage people to linger. The structure restored the building and opened a
allowed very little to impede the view, celebration venue. This partnership finally
Daniel K. Salvante however, that very design permitted wind allowed the building, and location, to
Director of Parks, Recreation and Located in Essex County Eagle Rock
Cultural Affairs Reservation in West Orange, NJ,
The Highlawn is known throughout
the region for fine dining and its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
dedication to making each celebration
Wayne L. Richardson, President
Carlos M. Pomares, Vice President memorable and unique. It has been
Tyshammie L. Cooper Leonard M. Luciano the trusted venue of many private
Brendan W. Gill Robert Mercado groups, Fortune 500 companies,
Romaine Graham Patricia Sebold non-profit organizations, local
Rufus I. Johnson
community associations, and many
This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on more, and is a recipient of OpenTable’s
the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Diners’ Choice Awards for the Top 100
Arts. The Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs received an operating
support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department Scenic View Restaurants.
of State.
Front cover photo credit: The Highlawn/Rob Peterpaul Visit https://www.highlawn.com
for reservations.
p I ndicates the facility is handicap accessible. Please contact the facility directly
2 The Spirit of Essex for specific accommodations. The Spirit of Essex 3
Ages: 3 ½ to Adult The whole family can join in on making call 973.228.8776. Fee: $10 per child, and minimum number of participants are
Classes offered on Fridays at 4:15pm, these colorful additions for holiday $12 per adult required. Fee: $180 per child for all
ESSEX COUNTY Saturdays or Sundays at 11:15am or 1:30pm
• Snow Plow (Ages 3 ½ to 6)
gifts. Also, make a gift from nature of
your choice—beeswax candle, multi- OWL PELLET DISSECTION
three days OR $70 per child per day
SPOTLIGHT • Basic 1-6 purpose body scrub, herb sachet, Tuesday, December 21 and Monday, FOREST FRIENDS CLUB
• Freestyle picture frame or recycled bird feeder. January 24; 6 to 7:30pm January 13, February 10, March 10;
• Adult (15 & up) Participants may make more than one For children ages 7-12. Learn about 4 to 5pm
“green gift;” additional fee(s) apply. By these beautiful and mysterious silent For children ages 5-10 years. Each
Public Session Skating reducing waste and recycling materials, hunters of the night. Discover what month, participants will explore the
Seasonal events sponsored Ages: 2 ½ to Adult the value of resources is extended and they’re eating while discussing predators, forest using nets, binoculars, magnifiers,
by the Essex County Sessions: environmental stewardship is promoted. prey and food chain dynamics. Carefully and microscopes to investigate nature
Department of Parks, • Fridays – 4:45 to 6:15pm For more information, call 973.228.8776. reconstruct the bones found inside owl in the nearby wooded wetland habitat.
Recreation and Cultural Affairs • Saturdays – 11:45am to 1:15pm & Pre-registration and minimum number pellets! Minimum number of participants Together we hope to foster an ethic of
2 to 3:30pm of participants are required. Fee: $15 required. Fee: $10 per child stewardship and offer an opportunity
• Sundays – 11:45am to 1:15pm & per adult; $12 per child ($4 per to take part in hands-on conservation
2 to 3:30pm additional gift) WINTER WILDLIFE projects. Come ready to explore!
Adults - $9 / Children 16 & under - $7 EXPLORERS CAMP Advance registration, payment and
/ Seniors - $7 / Skate Rentals - $5 FAMILY WALK & CAMPFIRE Monday, December 27; Tuesday, minimum number of participants
Tuesday, December 14; 6 to 7:30pm December 28; Thursday, December are required. For information, call
Senior Skating Sessions All ages. Join a naturalist for a short 29; 9:30am to 3:30pm 973.228.8776. Fee: $10 per child per
(45 & up) walk on the trails and experience forest For children in kindergarten to session
ESSEX COUNTY CODEY ARENA Owl Pellet at Environmental Center
Sessions: life in wintertime. After the walk, enjoy 3rd grade. Campers enjoy stories,
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
• Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10:45am edible treats for the Center’s backyard a campfire with organic fire-popped crafts, campfires and forest adventures THE ECO-FRIENDLY HOME
973.731.3828
to 12:15pm forest friends. Add to a winter’s bounty by popcorn and mint tea. Advance exploring the wooded wetland forests Saturday, January 15, 11am to
www.essexcountyparks.org p
registering for this contest and submitting registration and minimum number of in winter-time. For more information, call 12:30pm
ESSEX COUNTY a forest feeder for them to enjoy! All participants are required. For information, 973.228.8776. Pre-registration, payment For families. Make and take a
•S ynchronized Skating ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER contest entries will be displayed for one
Competition 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland week (or as long as wildlife will allow)
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
–Saturday, November 13 - 8am to 5pm 973.228.8776 during the winter holiday and will be
• Essex County Codey Arena www.essexcountyparks.org p voted on by a panel of eco-experts. For
Holiday Hockey Tournament contest rules and to register, contact the
–Wednesday, December 22; Thursday, FOREST FRIENDS Essex County Environmental Center at
December 23; Sunday, December 26 FEEDER CONTEST 973.228.8776.
and Monday December 27 For all ages. Create an edible, festive Registration Deadline:
• Essex County High School and unique wetland wildlife feeder for Friday, December 10
Wrestling Tournament an outdoor exhibit. The purpose of Project Drop-Off: Friday,
–Thursday, January 13 and Friday, this contest is to provide participants December 17 by 5pm
January 14, 2022 with a fun and educational experience, FREE (prizes will be awarded)
• NJIIHL High School Hockey Cup engaging creativity to make natural
At Essex County
Turtle Back Zoo
Finals HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
–Wednesday, February 16 and Saturdays, December 4 and January
NATURE
Thursday February 17, 2022 at 5 EXPLORERS 8; 11am to 12:30pm
and 7:30pm
• NJSIAA State High School Hockey
For families. Join us for a hike around
the Environmental Center forest, build 5pm to 9pm
Semifinals a winter campfire, sip hot cocoa and
–Wednesday, March 2 and Thursday, make s’mores. Dress warmly. Advanced Weekends
March 3, 2022 at 4:30 and 7:15pm
registration and minimum number of November 19-21, November 26-28,
participants are required. For information,
call 973.228.8776. Fee: $30 per family December 3-5
PROGRAMS
Learn to Skate Group Lessons –
(up to two adults and two children) Every Night December 10
5/6 weeks
or $10 per child, $12 per adult
through 31
Fridays – November 5, 12, 19, December HOLIDAY PAPERMAKING & GREEN Closed: December 24 & 25
3, 10, 17 (*no class on November 26) GIFT TAG CREATION
Saturdays – November 6, 20, December. Saturday, December 11; 11am to 1pm Donations of non-perishable food; new, unwrapped toys; and new
4, 11, 18 (*no class on November 13 All ages. Visit before the holidays to or gently-used winter coats for the needy are appreciated.
and 27)
Sundays – November 7, 14, 21, December
ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue,
make recycled paper and gift tags from
colored construction paper scraps,
essexcountyparks.org
Roseland, NJ 07068 • 973.228.8776
5, 12, 19 (*no class on November 28) scented herbs and old holiday cards.
The Spirit of Essex 5
4 The Spirit of Essex
hand-made food storage wrap with
eco-friendly materials. Learn how to
customize your own stationary and
ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST WINNERS
recycle paper at the same time. Let’s talk
The Essex County Environmental Center and the Essex County Parks Department sponsored its annual Parks Photography
about how to reduce waste at home, be Contest in the fall. All contest entries portrayed beautiful images highlighting the wide range of opportunity and
kind to our environment and make special natural splendor found throughout the Essex County Parks System. We received 37 adult entries and 23 youth entries.
customized usable and fun crafts. Fee: All contest entries were displayed on the Environmental Center Facebook page. The winners are:
$30 per family (up to two adults and FIRST
PLACEH
two children) or $10 per child; $12 FIRSTE
PLACLT
YOUT FIRST
PLACEH
ADU FIRSTE YOUT
per adult PLACLT
ADU
MLK DAY: FOREST ANIMALS
WINTER SURVIVAL – ONE DAY 1st Place -Adult 1st Place -Youth
CAMP Gary Wiener Giancarlo
Monday, January 17; 9:30am to Morano
3:30pm
Build a Bird House at Essex County Environmental Center
For children ages 5-10. Look at winter
habitats and how New Jersey nature
of phenology, the cyclic and seasonal 973.228.8776. Fee: $30 per family (up
survives the cold season. Children will
natural phenomena, especially in to two adults and two children) or
explore the winter wetlands and do
relation to climate and plant and animal $10 per child, $12 per adult ND
SECOC
indoor activities that are both fun and PLA EH
YOUT
life. Participants will find a special ND
SECOC E
ND
SECOC
educational. Children should wear good place to write down and draw their
PLA LT
ADU
PLA EH
YOUT
FAMILY WALK & CAMPFIRE ND
SECOC E
footwear and outer wear so they can fully winter discoveries and appreciate the
PLA LT
Tuesday, February 15; 6 to 7:30pm ADU
enjoy the seasonal discoveries. Fee: $75 cold and brisk change of the season. All ages. Join a naturalist for a short walk
per child Maybe partake in some winter birding! on the trails and experience forest life at
Participants also will hike the grounds night. After the walk, enjoy a campfire with 2nd Place -Youth
WINTER JOURNALING 2nd Place -Adult
to note seasonal changes and beautiful organic fire-popped popcorn and mint Maya Strand
Michelle Palmer
Saturday, February 5, 11am to discoveries. Journals will be made on tea. Advance registration and minimum
12:30pm site. Dress warmly. Advanced registration number of participants are required. For
All ages (children under 5 require and minimum number of participants information, call 973.228.8776. Fee: $10
caregiver supervision). Discover the joy are required. For information, call per child, $12 per adult
THIRDE
PLAC H
YOUT THIRDE
ESSEX COUNTY THIRDE
PLACLT PLAC H
Historic Holiday
ADU THIRDE YOUT
PLACLT
ADU
House Tour 3rd Place -Adult 3rd Place -Youth
Saturday, December 4 & Sunday, December 5, 2021 John Shiever Hanna Blancia
Participating Houses
BLE
HONORAON
After a one-year hiatus due to COVID ❅ B
allantine House at ❅ E
ssex County Kip’s Castle BLE
HONORAON
MENTITH
YOU BLE
HONORAON
MENTILT MENTITH
safety measures, the Essex County Historic Newark Museum Park ADU BLE
HONORAON
MENTILT
YOU
ADU
Holiday House Tour will return in December.
❅ C
anfield-Morgan House ❅ E
ssex County Presby
Historic homes throughout Essex will open & Museum Memorial Iris Gardens
their doors in unison for one spectacular
weekend, Saturday, December 4 and ❅ C
rane Homestead ❅ G
rover Cleveland Birthplace
Sunday, December 5. Each home will be ❅ C
rane House & Historic ❅ K
ingsland Manor
dressed for the holiday season while offering Honorable Honorable
YWCA
entertainment, refreshments, or educational ❅ V
an Tassel Funeral Home Mention -Adult Mention -Youth
Joshua Goodman Elise Linn
information. Fees and times vary.
6 The Spirit of Essex
BUILD A BIRD HOUSE to two adults and two children) or com/discover/early-childhood-
Saturday, February 19; 11am to
12:30pm
$10 per child, $12 per adult programs/.
Essex County Department of Parks and
For adults and children ages 8 and ESSEX COUNTY WONDERS OF THE WILD Rose Squared Art Shows
older who are accompanied by an TURTLE BACK ZOO Most Saturdays throughout
adult. Build a home that encourages
breeding birds and other wildlife to take
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
973-731-5800
the Winter
1pm Thank you for coming this past fall. Join us in 2022
residence. Putting out a bird house
now creates a good chance of having
https://turtlebackzoo.com p Turtle Back Zoo is an amazing
classroom! The Wonders of the Wild
for our long-standing, co-sponsored Fine Art and Fine Crafts events
a nesting pair of songbirds in your program is an opportunity to participate
Berson Education Center at Essex
garden by spring. Advanced registration in supplementary science and nature-
County Turtle Back Zoo
an minimum number of participants themed programs and projects that
973-731-5800 ext.103
are required. For information, call facilitate scientific literacy and life-
973.228.8776. Fee: $10 per child; $12 long environmental stewardship.
per adult EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Available to students ages 6-12. The
Select weekends throughout programs include a visit to the South
WINTER CAMPFIRE AND the Winter Mountain Reservation, Reservoir, or
CHARCOAL ART 10 and 11am Zoo as weather permits. $30/student.
Wednesday, February 23; 5:30-7pm TBZ’s Early Childhood programs For more information, visit https://
All ages (children under 5 require encourage family learning and foster turtlebackzoo.com/discover/wonders-
early environmental awareness. Young Rose Squared Art Show at Essex County Verona Park Rose Squared Art Show at Essex County Brookdale Park
caregiver supervision). Join us for of-the-wild/. 542 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona 473 Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield; Grove Avenue, Montclair
a winter campfire and make your own children are invited to discover the natural Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22, 2022 Saturday, June 18 & Sunday, June 19, 2022
charcoal art stick. We can collect our world through gently structured play, SOPHISTICATED SCIENCE
perfect charcoal pencil and watch it art, stories, animal visits, and more. Age SEMINARS Rose Squared Art Show at Essex County Anderson Park Rose Squared Art Show at Essex County Brookdale Park
restrictions apply; pre-registration is 274 Bellevue Avenue, Upper Montclair 473 Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield; Grove Avenue, Montclair
turn into a tool of art magic! Charcoal art Select days throughout the Winter
Saturday, September 17 & Sunday, September 18, 2022 Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16, 2022
paper will be provided and expect to get required. Zoo admission is not included Times vary
your hands dirty with this fun project! with registration. Hatchlings (6 to 24 Sophisticated Science Seminars
Dress warmly. Advanced registration months), Tots (ages 2 & 3), and Explorers are conservation programs geared habitats & conservation, animal careers, fun! To further our mission of conservation, Times Scheduled as Needed
an minimum number of participants (ages 4 & 5) are in-person programs. towards more adult audiences (ages and more. These programs are perfect education, and stewardship, campers will Join us for a dynamic and fun educational
are required. For information, call $25-$30 per participant. For more 13+). Seminars run throughout the year
Each show craft artisans.
for those interested in animals, science, be introduced to the extraordinary world program that is focused on animals,
973.228.8776. Fee: $30 per family (up information, visit https://turtlebackzoo. and span topics such as animal anatomy, conservation, fEaturEs
and nature who want tojuriEd finE
learn of artists
animals, nature, andand finEChildren
science.
something newforin amorE information will
relaxed atmosphere. visit : age-appropriate
enjoy www.R osecamp s quaRed
activities.C om
conservation, and stewardship. We offer
a variety of programs that satisfy many
$30/person. For more information, visit that include games, teacher-led lessons, scientific benchmarks while also being
Enjoy All of
https://turtlebackzoo.com/discover/ behind-the-scenes visits, up-close animal
Hey Howard,
sophisticated-science-seminars/. encounters, hands-on science projects,
engaging and informative. Programs can
be adapted to age and ability; many can
the magazine is at the printer. The ad ran as sent but Anthony has asked that
and fun crafts. $90 per day. For more
the Activities information, visit https://turtlebackzoo. be adapted for outreaches to your school,
FAMILY NATURE CLUB: NATURE
moving forward you make the change below for locations and dates.
ADVENTURERS com/discover/zoo-camps/. senior center, etc. For more information,
at the Place the address under the park name and the dates are spelled out: Thanks!
Select Sundays throughout visit https://turtlebackzoo.com/discover/
the Winter CONSERVATION BREAKFAST education-center-programs/.
Essex County
Times vary depending on the date PROGRAMS
MINIGOLF
ESSEX COUNTY ANDERSON PARK
Nature play is playing WITH nature not Select Weekends this Winter TBZ ZOOVENTURE BOX
SAFARI
just IN nature and is a great way to interact 8:30 to 10am Seasonally Themed Zoo
TURTLE BACK ZOO
South Mountain 274 Bellevue Avenue., Upper Montclair
with nature no matter your experience Turtle Back Zoo’s Conservation Breakfasts Activity Bundles
Saturday, September 18 & Sunday, September 19; 10am-5pm
level or play style. Run, climb, build, dig, or are morning programs that feature one Pre-Order for Pick-up at the
Reservation even just sit and experience the sounds,
smells, and sights of the outdoors. Nature
of our animals as the educational focus,
highlighting the conservation challenges
TBZ Education Center
Zooventure boxes are seasonally themed
Complex!!
Adventurers visits different locations facing that species while providing
ESSEX COUNTY BROOKDALE PARK
near Essex County Turtle Back Zoo; zoo tools and actions you can do at home
animal, conservation, and science
activity bundles that promote exploration
473 Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield; Grove Avenue, Montclair
admission not included with registration.
$10/person. For more information, visit
to positively affect its wild relatives. This
program includes zoo admission (for through hands-on science experiments,
TREETOP ADVENTURE THE WATERFRONT
• CHILDREN’S REGATTA PLAYGROUND
Saturday October 16 & Sunday October 17; 10am-5pm
https://turtlebackzoo.com/discover/ non-members) and breakfast. For more personalized virtual content, arts and crafts,
COURSE family-nature-club-nature-adventurers/. information, visit https://turtlebackzoo. and other educational materials. Virtual
CODEY ARENA • PADDLE BOATS • WALKING PATH content (zoo tours, live story times) will be
com/discover/zoo-camps/.
If you have questions reach out to me. the reminder in preparation for the
• CLIPPER PAVILION PICNIC AREA
WINTER MINI-CAMPS available on a private Google classroom;
winter edition will be emailed October 1.
December 28-30; January 17; OTHER PROGRAMS AT THE ZOO access codes are included in the box.
February 21 OR CLOSER TO YOU Zooventure Boxes are designed for ages
Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs 9am to 4pm In-person and Virtual Programs, 5-8. For more information, visit https://
www.essexcountynj.org Join us at Turtle Back Zoo for some wild Outreaches, and More Dates and turtlebackzoo.com/education/. n
8 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 9
ESSEX COUNTY The following events are offered for the public’s enjoyment
by Essex County-based arts and history organizations.
CULTURAL The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs takes no R e d e f i n i n g a g R e at
EXHIBITIONS responsibility for the content, accuracy, dates or times and whether or not non-County sponsored events
listed in this magazine are held as scheduled. Arts e x p e R i e n c e
Transformed: Objects Reimagined
by American Artists
ARTS COUNCIL OF LIVINGSTON Through January 8, 2023
ACL Gallery 2115, Town Center Way, Inspired by the note Jasper Johns wrote
Livingston to himself in his sketchbook in 1964, this
973-650-6374 exhibition features more than 60 artworks
www.aclgallery.weebly.com p from 1829 to the present in which artists
take objects as their points of departure,
Fall of Art transforming them to reflect their varied
Through January 3, 2022 cultural backgrounds and viewpoints.
“Fall of Art” showcases both 2-D and This exhibition is organized thematically,
3-D work by more than 40 artists using as indicated on each object label, to
a wide range of mediums. Additionally represent these diverse perspectives.
included are wearable art, jewelry and a
new “Petite Galerie,” featuring smaller gift THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART
gangstagRass
items under $100. 49 Washington Street, Newark
973.596.6550
MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM www.newarkmuseum.org p
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair
973.746.5555 Saya Woolfalk: Field Notes from
Saya Woolfalk: Field Notes from the Empathic Universe
sat, feB 5 at 8PM
www.montclairartmuseum.org p the Empathic Universe
Through December 31, 2022
Color Riot! How Color Changed Saya Woolfalk: Field Notes from the Endangered!
Navajo Textiles Empathic Universe invites visitors to Through to April 24, 2022
Through January 2, 2022 enter the kaleidoscopic and culturally
Change has always been a hallmark of This immersive exhibition will explore the
hybrid worlds created by the artist. The
Navajo (Diné) textile design, with weavers’ stories behind some extinct, threatened
exhibition features an immersive video
individualism a running thread. With Diné installation exploring portraiture and and lower risk species, as well as how
perspectives and the technical mastery a series of new mixed media collages, human behaviors affects animals. Visitors
of weavers at the heart of Color Riot!, this all accessed through the North Wing will be invited to make a pledge to help
exhibition, featuring 70 bold artworks elevator, which will be transformed by save various animals worldwide. Great for
from 1860-1930 and the present, Woolfalk’s digitally-collaged murals. families with children of any age. n
celebrates the courage and vision to
experiment.
By Our Own Hand: Frontline Arts in
Nefesh MouNtaiN Mike gRiot luCY kaPlaNskY /
collaboration with Donna Bassin
Presented by sOPAC At CelebrAtes the sOuth OrAnge laRRY CaMPBell &
temPle shArey tefilO-isrAel internAtiOnAl blues festivAl teResa WilliaMs
Through August 14, 2022
thu, DeC 2 at 7:30PM sat, DeC 18 at 8PM fRi, feB 11 at 8PM
MAM presents a year-long, site-specific
installation in the Laurie Art Stairway,
in collaboration with Frontline Arts and a Night With e.R.i.C. An evening Of lOve sOngs with ColiN QuiNN
Donna Bassin. On view are approximately (extRa RiCh iN Class) Ms. lisa fisCheR fRi, feB 25 at 8PM
800 sheets of handmade paper created sat, DeC 11 at 8PM thu, feB 10 at 7:30PM
from veterans’ uniforms and provided by
Frontline Paper, an initiative of Frontline
Arts. Inspired by the ancient practice of
Tibetan prayer flags hung to mark an get Your tickets today! soPaCnow.org / (973) 313-2787
important and challenging occasion,
BOOH refers to the toll of veteran deaths Visit soPaCnow.org/Covid-19
by their own hand as well as to the
resiliency and creativity from transforming Still from Endangered! Take Action Video
for all covid-19 precautions & policies
military uniforms into handmade paper.
10 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 11
showcase different animals every on classic Christmas carols and new celebrates holidays around the world.
week. Limited capacity. The Newark nostalgia-inspired tunes. The bandleader, Pick up gifts from local vendors, create
ESSEX COUNTY Museum of Art, Billy Johnson Auditorium,
49 Washington Street, Newark. 10:15
Tony Guerrero, fuses clever jazz
arrangements with tight vocal harmonies
some art, and go ice skating, all in one
place! Grab food from Hot Dog Lady
WINTER EVENTS to 11am. Free. Advance registration performed by the group. NJPAC, and Tonnie’s Minis, and the first 300
required. 973.596.6550. p https://www. 1 Center Street, Newark. 7:30pm. $69. people will receive a free treat from
eventbrite.com/e/creative-play-mini- 1.888.696.5722. njpac.org. p Tonnie’s Minis. The Newark Museum of
zoo-edition-tickets-173793881177 Art, Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial
December 10: Community Night, Garden, 49 Washington Street, Newark.
December 2: Virtual Holiday Tour, December 4: West Orange Holiday Cocktails & Candy Canes (21-plus). 10am to 5pm. Free. p . 973.596.6550.
The Ballantine House. How do you Open House & Christmas Tree Your first drink is on us! Get ready for
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
celebrate the holidays? How did they Lighting. A fun filled day to kick off laughs, prizes, and cocktails in our
community-day-winter-wonderland-
celebrate back in 1891? Enjoy this the Christmas Holiday Season at decked-out Winter Garden. DJ Poison Ivy
tickets-168305015833
30-minute virtual look inside The Newark the downtown Holiday Open House. brings the beats, Harmonica Sunbeam
Museum of Art’s Ballantine House, an Breakfast & Pictures with Santa at the hosts four outrageous rounds of bingo,
Washington School Cafeteria from 9am and stand-up comedian Mike Burton December 11: The Nutcracker:
urban mansion in downtown Newark.
to 12pm. Holiday Arts & Craft Show from will bring down the house with his latest State Ballet Theater of Ukraine.
Discover how the Ballantine family’s
10am to 4pm. Historic Trolley Ride leaves routine. A variety of local vendors will Set to Tchaikovsky’s classic score and
home might have come to life during
the winter months. #NMOAatHOME. every 30 minutes from 10am to 4pm; be on -site to satisfy all your holiday featuring brand new choreography
The James Hunter Six at SOPAC
7-8pm. Free. Advance registration last ride is at 3:30pm. Two tours will be shopping needs! The Newark Museum and productions by Andrey Litvi
required only for Zoom, live on Facebook, offered this year, the Historic downtown of Art, Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial November, the State Ballet Theater December 18: Creative Play, January 16: New Jersey Symphony
YouTube, Twitter, Twitch. 973.596.6550. & Eagle Rock Reservation tour. Holiday Garden, 49 Washington Street, Newark. of Ukraine premiered this revised Mini Zoo Edition. This is a program Orchestra. Picture a silver waterfall
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ Open House, 289 Main Street, West 5 to 9pm. Free. 973.596.6550. p version of “The Nutcracker” to a full specifically designed for children ages plunging from a towering mountain
virtual-holiday-tour-ballantine-house- Orange. Free. 973.325.4109. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ house in Dnipro, Ukraine, in 2020. 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Join us for into a fjord below—and you have the
registration-178900284567 www.downtownWO.com community-night-cocktails-candy- The company is recognized as one a fun time with our friends from Turtle opening of Grieg’s Piano Concerto. An
canes-21-tickets-168304923557 of the most prestigious institutions of Back Zoo! We will have story time and exquisite painter at the piano, Vladimir
December 4: Creative Play, Mini December 9: Jane Lynch: A Swingin’ classical ballet in Ukraine. NJPAC, 1 a presentation of live animals! We will
Zoo Edition. This is a program Little Christmas Live in Concert. December 11: Community Day, Feltsman brings the concerto’s hold-
Center Street, Newark. 3pm. $29 and up. showcase different animals every week.
specifically designed for children ages Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning Winter Wonderland. Step inside your-breath moments to vivid life. Andrey
1.888.696.5722. njpac.org. p Limited capacity. The Newark Museum
3 to 5 and their caregivers. Join us for actress Jane Lynch will be joined by her our Winter Wonderland for food, art, of Art, Billy Johnson Auditorium, 49 Boreyko’s NJSO debut also features a
a fun time with our friends from Turtle friends Kate Flannery and Tim Davis and festive fun! Our transformed December 14: Artist Insights, Bisa Washington Street, Newark. 10:15 to 11am. pathbreaking ballet by his countryman
Back Zoo! We will have story time and and The Tony Guerrero Quintet in this Museum Garden presents Hip -Hop Free. Advance registration required. Igor Stravinsky and a new work by living
Butler. Artist Bisa Butler invites you
a presentation of live animals! We will festive concert that includes fresh takes performances, music, and dance that 973.596.6550. https://www.eventbrite. legend Thomas Adès. New Jersey
into the world of her recent piece, “The
Warmth of Other Sons,” now in The com/e/creative-play-mini-zoo-edition- Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street,
Newark Museum of Art’s collection. tickets-173796819967 Newark.1.888.696.5722. njpac.org. p
Butler’s vibrant work depicts the
African American life experience
through stunning life-sized quilts.
#NMOAatHOME. 7-8pm. Free. Advance
registration required only for Zoom,
live on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter,
Twitch. 973.596.6550. https://www.
newarkmuseumart.org/nmoaathome
December 18: The Hip Hop
Nutcracker. The Hip Hop Nutcracker
returns to the stage for its seventh season
on tour. Directed and choreographed by
Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance
spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined
version of the classic, smashing hip
hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless
music together into a heart-stirring and
inspirational holiday event of souls.
NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark. 2 and
8pm. $29 and up. 1.888.696.5722. Lisa Fischer at SOPAC
njpac.org. p
12 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 13
January 28, 29, 30 & February
4, 5, 6: The Maplewood Strollers
Presents: The Phantom Tollbooth.
ESSEX COUNTY
Join Milo on his zany adventures
through The Land of Wisdom and learn
ONGOING
to see things in a whole new way in this PROGRAMS
children’s classic adapted for the stage.
The Burgdorff Center for the Performing
Arts, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood. 7pm;
Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 3:30pm. THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF
$10. 973.761.8453. www.TheStrollers.org. THE SACRED HEART
The Burgdorff Center is ADA accessible 89 Ridge Street, Newark
with a ramp from the sidewalk to the 973.484.2400
side entrance, an ADA bathroom in the www.cathedralbasilica.org p
lobby, and wheelchairs can be wheeled
into the theater. It is best to call ahead so
December 10: Navidad Latina. The
additional preparations can be made. p
The BritPack at SOPAC Cathedral Spanish Choir under the
direction of Olfary Gutiérrez joins forces
February 5: Gangstagrass. These
Netflix special, “Happy Face,” was called February 25: Colin Quinn: The Last with singers and instrumentalists from
Emmy Award-nominated musical The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark
“the special you can’t watch enough Best Hope Tour. Comedian, actor and other Latin American communities of
pioneers have created a spirited, foot-
author Colin Quinn has become one of the Archdiocese of Newark. Program
tapping fusion of Bluegrass and Hip-Hop. times.” Ryan Hamilton was named one January 20: Club Competition with as an enjoyable amateur recreational
the most beloved voices in comedy. He includes Villancicos Tradicionales of
You may recognize their unique urban of Rolling Stone’s Five Comics to Watch Phil Echo as judge endeavor. Members learn to improve
Latin America and Spain. 8pm. Doors
twang from “Long Hard Times to Come,” and can be seen in numerous television often focuses on the roller coaster ride February 17: Club Competition with
open at 7pm. Free-will offering. their photography through educational
the theme song to the hit FX drama, appearances. South Orange Performing that American politics and culture has Phil Witt as judge programs and competitions. We typically
“Justified.” South Orange Performing Arts historically been. On the heels of his HBO
Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South December 15 and 16: The Fiftieth have two meetings each month. One
Center, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. Max special and new book, Quinn cracks
Orange. 8pm. $28 to $35. 973.313.2787. Candlelight Carol Sing – Two LIVINGSTON CAMERA CLUB meeting is when we have an award-
8pm. $25 to $35. 973.313.2787. p up audiences on his latest tour. South Performances. A Christmas tradition Livingston Community Senior Center
p Orange Performing Arts Center, One 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston
winning photographer educate us on a
for 50-plus years, the Carol Sing has unique topic. The second meeting is a
February 10: Be My Valentine: An SOPAC Way, South Orange. 8pm. $33 to https://lcc-nj.org
become one of the most significant
Evening of Love Songs with Ms. Lisa February 18: The James Hunter Six. competition in which a judge, usually a
$48. 973.313.2787. p Christmas concerts in Northern New
Fischer. Lisa Fischer, known for her British soulman James Hunter and his top photographer in the area, critiques
Jersey. The ambiance of candlelight and Currently, due to COVID, meetings are
long-term touring association with the gritty, longstanding backing band will our photos. New members of all levels are
February 26: The Brit Pack. Embark season décor, along with thousands of held virtually at 7:30pm on two Mondays
Rolling Stones, Luther Vandross and bring a sublime evening of no-nonsense welcome to join. Annual dues are $20 for
on a musical tour of British Invasion participants, combine to create an event a month. Members will be informed of the
Tina Turner, is a powerhouse Gospel and
Blues. Given their virtuosity, they have bands as The Brit Pack authentically that must be experienced featuring details. students, $55 for individuals and $65
Soul vocalist who evokes infinite emotion.
shared the stage with acts as diverse as replicates the sounds of The Beatles, the Cathedral Choir, organ and Brass for families.
South Orange Performing Arts Center,
Allen Toussaint, Sharon Jones and Van Ensemble. 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Founded in 1971, the Livingston The full schedule is available at https://
One SOPAC Way, South Orange. 7:30pm. Oasis, Duran Duran and more. South
Free-will offering. Camera Club promotes photography lcc-nj.org/calendar. n
$32 to $42. 973.313.2787. p Morrison. South Orange Performing Arts Orange Performing Arts Center, One
Center, One SOPAC Way, South Orange. SOPAC Way, South Orange. 8pm. $25 to
ESSEX PHOTO CLUB
February 12: The Heart & Soul of 8pm. $36 to $56. 973.313.2787. p $35. 973.313.2787. p n
Magic: No Smoke, No Mirrors Tour All meetings are free and open to the
featuring Ran’D Shine and Jamahl public via Zoom and start at 7:30pm.
Keyes. Breathtaking, mind-blowing and Contact Chris Mauro at 973.986.4002
astonishing are just a few words that for Zoom access.
describe The Heart & Soul of Magic. This
show features two world class magicians, Programs:
Ran’D Shine and Jamahl Keyes, in a December 2: Nature Photography
unique production that weaves a tapestry in NJ: Fun, Art, Ecology by
of psychological illusions, comedy and Claus Holzapffer
music to create an immersive amazing January 6: Topic TBA by
experience that will keep you at the edge Peter Gordon
of your seat. South Orange Performing February 3: NJFCC Winter Pictorial
Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South Competition with Claire Gentile, Susan
Orange. 1pm. $18 to $25. 973.313.2787. Candelario and Chris Mauro
p
Competitions:
February 12: Ryan Hamilton. The December 16: Club Competition of
wholesome, rural Idaho-bred comic’s Ran’D Shine and Jamahl at SOPAC Assigned Subject with club members Photo and Camera Club Opportunities!
as judges
14 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 15
Presorted
Standard
US Postage
Paid
Permit No. 360
Department of Parks, Newark, NJ
Recreation & Cultural Affairs
115 Clifton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
www.essexcountynj.org
Be a Fan and Follow Us
Essex County Arts @essexarts
THE SPIRIT OF ESSEX
For additional copies of this magazine,
to join our mailing list, or to submit events
for publication, please contact Terri P. Guess,
Marketing Coordinator, at 201.341.5786
or e-mail
essexarts@parks.essexcountynj.org
The Essex County Division of
Cultural and Historic Affairs
PUTTING ESSEX COUNTY FIRST
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH SOY INKS.
DowntownWO.com
You can also read
