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THE SPIRIT OF
Summer 2022
Wellness on the
Waterfront
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Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Essex County Executive
and the Board of
County Commissioners
Daniel K. Salvante
Director of Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Affairs
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Dear Friend:
A new summertime tradition offered by our Department of Parks and Recreation has been our
Wellness on the Waterfront, scheduled every July to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month.
The month-long program features different events each evening at the Clipper Pavilion at the
Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange.
The waterfront already is a vibrant area that attracts residents from all over Northern Jersey
and beyond. The pathway around the reservoir, scenic vistas, picnic pavilion and children’s
playground offer people of all ages a chance to recharge, unwind and breathe in the peaceful
and relaxing setting of one of the most beautiful open spaces in our historic Parks System. The
yoga, concerts, movies and arts programs scheduled during the month encourage residents to
experience the outdoors and highlight the importance that our open spaces have on our daily
lives.
Of course, we witnessed this firsthand during the pandemic when residents flocked to our
parks, reservations, picnic areas and athletic fields to escape lockdowns and restore their
peace of mind during difficult times. This is not a new phenomenon; enhancing the public’s
health and quality of life was the reason our parks were created over 125 years ago.
I hope you can make time to experience these beautiful nature wonders of our parks system.
Together we will continue Putting Essex County First.
Wellness on the Waterfront Inspires
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
and Entertains!
Essex County Executive Protect yourself and Wellness on the Waterfront in the Essex County South Mountain The current Wellness on
your loved ones by has become Essex County’s Recreation Complex on Cherry Lane the Waterfront concert
Daniel K. Salvante getting vaccinated. signature event celebrating in West Orange adjacent to the serene lineup is:
Director of Parks, Recreation and For vaccination Orange Reservoir.
National Recreation and Parks July 5: Chatham Community Band
Cultural Affairs
information, visit month in July. On Monday evenings, there will be
EssexCOVID.org July 12: West Orange Community Band
This year’s national theme, We Rise Up Yoga for Adults. Classes are suitable
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS or call 973-877-8456. for Parks and Recreation, is indicative for beginners and seasoned yoga July 19: Maplewood Concert Band
Wayne L. Richardson, President of all the professionals who build strong, practitioners. Bring a yoga mat and dress
Carlos M. Pomares, Vice President healthy and resilient communities comfortably. Classes are held rain or July 26: Peter & the Master Key
Tyshammie L. Cooper Leonard M. Luciano through the power of parks and shine. Classes are Mondays, July
August 2: Apex Ensemble
Brendan W. Gill Robert Mercado recreation. 11, 18 & 25 and August 1, 8 & 15 at
Romaine Graham Patricia Sebold 6:30pm.
August 9: TBD
Rufus I. Johnson Essex County will highlight the
On Tuesday evenings, elevate your visit August 16: Sterling Sample,
importance of parks through its
as part of Wellness on the Waterfronts Steel Drummer
traditional Wellness on the Waterfront
Jammin’ in July free series of concerts.
This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the activities that entertain and inspire. On Thursday evenings, join the group
Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Essex
Take in a new sound every week with
Residents and guests are invited to relax and get in shape with a Full Body Work
County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs received an operating support grant from the Broadway tunes, big band, steel drums
New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. under the Clipper Pavilion and enjoy yoga Out. This exercise class will be
and more. Concerts are Tuesdays,
demonstrations, exercise classes and July 5, 12, 19 & 26 and August 2,9 & held on Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21
p I ndicates the facility is handicap accessible. Please contact the facility directly for specific
accommodations. concerts. The Clipper Pavilion is located 16 at 7pm. & 28 at 6:30pm. n
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ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL
CENTER
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland
973.228.8776 ~ www.essexcountynj.org/
environmentalcenter p
Night Moves CLUBS FOR KIDS
YOUTH GARDEN CLUB
Seasonal events sponsored Select evenings Tuesdays, June 7, 21; July 12, 19;
by the Essex County throughout the Summer, August 2; Sept. 6, 20, 4pm to 5pm. Wednesday and Thursday nights in July and August
Department of Parks, after dark For ages 5 and up. Together we’ll grow
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo has extended hours to 8pm on
Recreation and Cultural Affairs food in our garden plot and learn about
Wednesdays and Thursdays during July and August. Enjoy
Get a unique look at the Essex everything from soil to seeds along
the Zoo when the summer temperatures are cooler and the
the way. Participants will get hands-on
County Turtle Back zoo and workday is over. https://turtlebackzoo.com/
experience with planting, harvesting
its nocturnal animal collection! and cooking. Session themes include:
Night Moves gives you a guided soil and composting, seed planting and
evening tour of zoo exhibits labeling, thinning, weeding and watering,
ESSEX COUNTY CODEY ARENA selective harvest, garden pests, healthy
where you will learn about
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange eating and more! This is a drop-off and
973.731.3828 ext. 0 different animal senses pick-up class (children only). Advanced
www.essexcountynj.org/codeyarena and adaptations. registration required. Fee: $10/child/
All ages. $10/participant session or $80 for the full series
SUMMER 2022 FIGURE SKATING
CAMP Friday, June 10 ESSEX COUNTY 4-H YOUTH
June 27th to August 5th DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
8:00am to 3:30pm Thursday, June 23 To explore programming for all ages, visit information, visit https://essex.njaes. paid to proper physical alignment. Dress participants are required. Fee: $30 per
BASIC SKILLS and above Thursday, July 14 http://essex.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h! rutgers.edu/4h/youth/fairs/. comfortably and please bring your own family (up to two adults and two children)
Week 1: June 27 to July 1 Thursday, July 28 mat. During inclement weather, class will or $10 per child, $12 per adult
Full Day.............................................................. $440 4-H YOUNG GARDENERS CLUB ECEC PUBLIC PROGRAMS be moved indoors. Advance registration,
Thursday, August 11 June 18, 25; July 6, 14, 18, 25; pre-payment and a minimum number
Half Day.............................................................. $325 DINOSAUR DISCOVERY FAMILY
Tuesday, August 23 August 6, 20, 27; 10am to 11am. EVENING PADDLE ON THE PASSAIC of participants are required. No refunds FIELD TRIP
Week 2: July 5 to July 8
For children in grades K to 12. Have Monday, June 6; 6pm to 8pm. for missed classes; class CREDIT ONLY Wednesdays, June 22 & August 10.
Full Day...............................................................$350 Saturday, September 10
you ever wondered how vegetables and For adults and children ages 10 issued on a case-by-case basis. Fee: 5:30pm to 7:30pm. For families
Half Day.............................................................. $235
flowers grow? From where spaghetti and older. Take a leisurely paddle on $15 class, $10 for those 65 and older with young children ages 4 and up.
Week 3: July 11 to July 15 More info: sauce comes? How you can find a the Passaic River! Paddlers will enjoy Meet at the end of Locust Avenue in
Full Day...............................................................$440 https://turtlebackzoo.com/ rainbow in a garden? The 4-H Young scenery and peacefulness as they Yoga instructor Julia Lawlor received Roseland and hike 1-mile total to explore
Half Day.............................................................. $325 Gardener’s Club can provide find the paddle up the river and float downstream. her RYT-250 yoga teaching certificate this National Historic Landmark that is
Week 4: July 18 to July 22 answers to these questions and more. Geared for beginners and children 10 and at Jaipure Yoga in Montclair in 2019. She home to three-toed Grallator dinosaur
Full Day...............................................................$440 *On ice sessions – two sessions Learning and fun happen all the time up accompanied by a parent or guardian. has also had training in yoga for mental tracks from the late Triassic age. Using
Half Day.............................................................. $325 Bring a bag lunch daily. Lunch is not here. Meet in Garibaldi Hall. Advanced Meet in the Garibaldi Hall parking lot. health, trauma and addiction, and has clay, we’ll make and take an impression
registration required.
30”w x 4’h - 100% taught classes for women with breast of an existing track and leave the site
included. Advanced registration and minimum
Week 5: July 25 to July 29
number of participants are required. Fee: cancer at Englewood Hospital and undisturbed for future paleontological
Full Day...............................................................$440 *Off-ice Training – Ballet, Stretching,
ESSEX COUNTY GARDENERS’ $20 per person women in recovery at a drug rehab center study. Advanced registration and
Half Day.............................................................. $325 Strength Training and Helmets SHOWCASE The Rutgers Extension in Newark. She is eager to share with minimum number of participants are
Week 6: August 1 to August 5 (suggested) of Essex County 4-H program invites SATURDAY MORNING others the benefits that she’s enjoyed in required. Fee: $12 per child, $15 per
Full Day...............................................................$440 Lunch - all Essex County youth and adults to OUTDOOR YOGA the regular practice of yoga. adult
Half Day.............................................................. $325 Afternoon - participate in the upcoming county Saturdays, June 11, 18, 25; July 9,
** All half day sessions are mornings only Gardeners’ Contest! Entries will be 16,23, 30; 10am to 11am. For ages FROG POND ADVENTURE WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE
and pick-up is between 12pm-12:15pm *On ice sessions
accepted at Garibaldi Hall at the Essex 16 and older. All levels welcome. OUTDOOR CLASS Monday, June 27. 6pm to 7pm. For
** 10% DISCOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL *Off-ice Training – Ballet, Stretch, Arts/ County Environment Center, 621A Eagle Experience the joy of practicing yoga Tuesday, June 14; Monday, July 25. children ages 6-12. Test your wildlife
FAMILY MEMBERS Crafts, Trip Adventure Rock Avenue, Roseland, on Friday, in the great outdoors on Essex County 6pm to 7:30pm. For families. This wisdom in a hands-on exploration as
Sneakers are recommended for September 23rd from 3:30pm to 5pm or Environmental Center’s partially shaded rrribbettting program will take an up- you play games of inquiry to examine a
Daily Schedule (activities subject off-ice training Saturday, September 24th from 9am to deck. In this class, you will be guided close look at our pond ecosystem. variety of skulls, tracks, furs, feathers and
to change) 10am. Items will be judged and awarded through a sequence of movements Search out and identify the life found in scat! Compare and contrast form and
General Information
8:00 am. – Check-in the afternoon of September 24th at the designed to stretch and strengthen the the pond through magnifying glasses, function and discuss with a naturalist.
Morning sessions may be combined * Full payment is due with registration Essex County Environmental Center’s body. Yoga postures will be linked to the microscopes and field guides. Advanced All participants make and take a clay
based on enrollment. * Wear warm clothing, gloves Annual Fall Family Festival. For more breath in a continual flow, with attention registration and minimum number of animal track. Advanced registration and
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PLASTER WILDLIFE TRACKING FINDING BIGFOOT ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO
Saturday, August 6. 12pm to 1:30pm. Wednesday, August 17; 5:30pm 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
May 17- June 5
COUN For families with young children to 7pm
SEX TY 973-731-5800 ~ www.essexcountynj.org/
ES ages 6 and up. Predict what tracks For families with young children ages turtlebackzoo p
you might find in our wooded wetland 5 and up. Let’s have some forest fun and
habitat and go search the forest and river uncover the mysteries of Bigfoot! Maybe EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
FISHING DERBY 2022 edge. We’ll discover hoofed, clawed and
webbed animal feet and see how wildlife
he has been hiding in our Environmental
Center habitat all along. Let’s check the
Select Saturdays and Sundays
throughout the Summer, times vary
is especially adapted to the terrain. All trail camera, examine fresh tracks and TBZ’s Early Childhood programs
DATE SITE participants make and take a plaster animal
track. Advanced registration and minimum
sign, look for sleeping nests, scratching
posts and see what we can uncover on this
encourage family learning and foster
early environmental awareness. We
DE RBY number of participants are required. Fee: genuine scientific field study. Advanced
invite young children to discover the
Sunday, June 5 Branch Brook Park $30 per family (up to two adults and registration and minimum number of
2022 two children) or $10 per child, $12 per
adult
participants are required. Fee: $30 per
family (up to two adults and two
natural world through gently structured
play, art, stories, animal visits and more.
Sunday Derby Age restrictions apply; pre-registration
For Children Ages 15 and Under Registration: 9:00am - 10:00am
children) or $10 per child, $12 per
required; zoo admission not included.
BUZZFEST adult
I FREE TO ENTER I Derby: 10:00am - 11:30am Hatchlings (12-24 months), Tots
Awards: 11:35am - 12:50pm Saturday, August 13; 10am to 11am,
Win a Prize! 11am to 12pm, 12pm to 1pm, 1pm FOREST MUSHROOMS 101
(ages 2 & 3) and Explorers (ages 4
• See www.essexcountynj.org for any cancellations due to weather. & 5) are $25-$30 per participant.
to 2pm. For all ages. Have you ever Wednesday, August 31; 5:30pm
973.268.3500 / www.essexcountynj.org • Children are encouraged to bring their own fishing poles. wondered how honey goes from hive to to 7pm
For more information, visit https://
Putting Essex County First • There are no rain dates in case Fishing Derbies are canceled due to weather. For families with young children ages turtlebackzoo.com/discover/early-
jar? Come join our local beekeeper and see
• Prizes will be awarded in various age categories. 6 and up. Fascinated by fungi? Explore childhood-programs/
a real hive! You’ll even get a sample taste.
Learn about bees, their current challenges, the local forest for gilled, pored, ridged
and how we can help. Take home a bee and toothed mushrooms with naturalist WONDERS OF THE WILD
themed craft. Advanced registration David Alexander. We’ll learn their anatomy Most Saturdays throughout the
and minimum number of participants and create whimsical, yet realistic air-dry Summer, 1pm
are required. Limited space per time slot; clay replicas of what we find. Fee: $30 Turtle Back Zoo is an amazing
choose to book from one of three time per family (up to two adults and two classroom! Our Wonders of the Wild
minimum number of participants are Tent Hours ~ Monday through BUZZ INTO ACTION with INSECT slots. Fee: $15 per participant (includes children) or $10 per child, $12 per program is an opportunity to participate
required. Fee: $30 per family (up to Friday from 12pm to 3pm and EDUCATION a take-away item per paid participant) adult in supplementary science and nature-
two adults and two children) or $10 Saturdays, July 16, 23 & 30 from Saturday, July 23. 10:30am
per child, $12 per adult 10:30am to 1:30pm. For all ages. to 11:30am
Featuring live butterflies and butterfly- For ages 5 and up. Love insects?
BIKE RIGHT – LEARN TO RIDE themed programming for all ages. Must Join us for a family-fun and hands-on
Thursdays, July 14 & August 20. book a time slot. Walk-ins will not be presentation all about Bugs n’ Butterflies.
10:30am to 12:30pm. For children accommodated. Tent and programming Meet at Garibaldi Hall. Advance
ages 5 and older. Make learning to to take place at Garibaldi Hall side of registration and minimum number of
ride a bike easier for your child with Environmental Center grounds. Fees participants are required. Fee: $30 per
TransOptions’ Bike Right Learn to Ride collected go to the Essex County family (up to two adults and two
class. Bike Right Learn to Ride will teach Parks Foundation and directly back to children) or $10 per child; $12 per
children the safe, easy and effective way Environmental Center programming. adult
to learn to ride. Using this “balance first”
method, parents help get their children
rolling while the child does most of the
Fee: $8 per person (includes a take-
away item per paid participant) BUTTERFLY GARDENING ENJOY BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES
WORKSHOP
work. Participants learn the basics
of balancing, starting, stopping, and
THE VERY HUNGRY MONARCH Saturday, July 30. 10:30am under the stars on the rooftop of our parking deck
CATERPILLAR to 11:30am
steering a bike, as well as proper helmet
fit and adjustment. Please bring a helmet Saturday, July 16. 10:30am For adults and children ages 8 and outside the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo.
and a bike (without training wheels) in to 11:30am older. Learn about butterfly gardening
good working order. In the event of rain, For ages 3 to 5. Come dressed for in this hands-on workshop. We’ll learn
this program will be rescheduled. Meet a butterfly story walk around the trails about native host and nectar plants
in Garibaldi Hall. Advanced registration to learn about a day in the life of the and how they support our New Jersey Wednesday evenings from July 6th to August 17th.
and minimum number of participants are monarch. Meet at Garibaldi Hall. Advance butterflies. Meet at Garibaldi Hall.
required. Fee: $10 per child registration and minimum number of Advance registration and minimum
FREE! Bring your own chair. Rain may reschedule.
participants are required. Fee: $30 per number of participants are required. Fee: Films begin at dusk. Zoo Admission not included.
BUTTERFLY TENT SAFARI family (up to two adults and two $30 per family (up to two adults and
Saturday, July 16 to children) or $10 per child; $12 per two children) or $10 per child; $12 per
Saturday, July 30 adult adult
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themed programs and projects that Summer, times vary program that is focused on animals,
facilitate scientific literacy and life-long Nature Play is playing WITH nature, conservation, and stewardship. We offer
environmental stewardship. Programs not just IN nature and is a great way a variety of programs that satisfy many
are available to students ages 6-12. The to interact with nature no matter your
scientific benchmarks while also being
programs include a visit to Essex County experience level or play style. Run, climb,
South Mountain Reservation, Reservoir, build, dig, or even just sit and experience engaging and informative. Programs
or Zoo as weather permits. This does the sounds, smells, and sights of the can be adapted to age and ability;
not include zoo admission for after the outdoors. Nature Adventurers visits many can be adapted for outreaches
program. $30/participant. For more different locations near Essex County to your school, senior center, etc. Fees
information, visit https://turtlebackzoo. Turtle Back Zoo; zoo admission not
and restrictions vary per location.
com/discover/wonders-of-the-wild/ included. Cost is $15/participant.
For more information, visit https:// For more information, visit https://
SOPHISTICATED SCIENCE turtlebackzoo.com/discover/family- turtlebackzoo.com/discover/education-
SEMINARS nature-club-nature-adventurers/ center-programs/
Select Saturdays throughout
the Summer, 1pm. Sophisticated SUMMER DATE NIGHT WORLD OCEANS DAY
Science Seminars are conservation Saturday, July 23, 6pm-10pm CELEBRATION
programs geared to audiences ages 13 Looking for something different to do for
Wednesday, June 8 – Livestream
to 103. Seminars run throughout the year a fun night out? Have you ever wondered
LIVE
and span topics such as animal anatomy, about the dating habits of some of the Event (tentative)
FrEERETS
habitats and conservation, animal wilder residents of Turtle Back Zoo? Join Saturday, June 11 & Sunday, June 12
careers, and more. The programs are our staff for an academic, but cheeky – Pop-up Events
perfect for those interested in animals, discussion of the “birds and the bees” Join us at Essex County Turtle Back
CONC
science, conservation, and nature who at our fourth Summer Date Night. Date
Zoo as we celebrate all things marine
want to learn something new in a relaxed Night is an evening education event for
atmosphere. Cost is $30/participant adults, ages 21 and over. Cost is $140/ on World Oceans Day! On June 8, join
and includes a visit into the zoo, couple. For more information, visit us for a livestream event and then visit
but not zoo admission for after the https://turtlebackzoo.com/ Turtle Back Zoo on June 11 & 12 to learn
program. For more information, visit all about the ocean, the critters that call it
https://turtlebackzoo.com/discover/ OTHER PROGRAMS AT THE ZOO OR home, and take away some skills you and
E SSEX COU NT Y
Summer Music
sophisticated-science-seminars/ CLOSER TO YOU
your family can use to help this imperiled
In-person and Virtual Programs,
FAMILY NATURE CLUB: NATURE Outreaches, and more environment. Both events are free;
ADVENTURERS Dates and Times Scheduled at Need weather permitting. For more information,
Select Sundays throughout the Join us for a dynamic and fun educational visit https://turtlebackzoo.com/■
p ACCESSIBILITY AT ESSEX COUNTY BROOKDALE PARK
Several of the events in this year’s Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series will take place in Starting June 21, 2022
Essex County Brookdale Park, which is located in Bloomfield and Montclair. Both of the paved parking
lots in the park are dedicated for handicapped parking on concert evenings. A golf cart shuttle is For more information:
available to bring concert goers from the parking lots to the concert area. (The shuttle is not wheelchair
accessible.)
www.essexcountynj.org
The two main access roads in the park are West Circuit Drive, which is on the Montclair side of the
park, and East Circuit Drive, which is on the Bloomfield side of the park. Both roads can be reached by
Watchung Avenue and Bellevue Avenue. West Circuit Drive also can be reached through an entry point at OUR SPONSORS:
Grove Street. There are paved walking paths linking the parking lots to the concert area.
Seating for the concerts is on the grass in the meadow. There are a limited number of chairs set up for Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
the concerts. Park patrons should bring their own chairs for the concerts. There is a restroom building Essex County Executive
and the Board of
located between the meadow and the football field; port-a-johns are also set up.
County Commissioners
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“Our South Mountain Recreation Complex,
e
The Essex County Environmental Center invited
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Turtle Back Zoo and other attractions have become
g ’A R T ’ b a residents to contribute to a cleaner, greener world
by creating art out of garbage! This g’ART’bage
popular destinations for families to learn about nature,
conservation and experience the outdoors. We look
forward to seeing you soon and hope you enjoy
Contest
contest aimed to challenge youth to be thoughtful and
a wild adventure right here in Essex County!”
creative in building a sculpture made of garbage
(non-recyclable material). Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Essex County Executive
Team and individual projects were welcomed in the following
categories: Grades K-4, Grades 5-8 and Grades 9-12+. Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.,
Projects were required to withstand the elements as they Essex County Executive
were showcased in an outdoor display on the Essex County and the Board of County Commissioners
Environmental Center during the week of Earth Day!
Invite you to
Visit the Essex County
South Mountain Recreation Complex
for fun and adventure!
TREETOP ADVENTURE
COURSE
2ND PLACE
1ST PLACE
Joseph & Nikali
Liliana D’Avella & Mihika
Bailey Gardner
K-4TH Grade
K-4TH GRADE
CODEY
ARENA
TURTLE BACK THE WATERFRONT
1ST PLACE ZOO • C HILDREN’S
Valentina REGATTA
PLAYGROUND
Moscoso
• PADDLE BOATS
5-8TH Grade MINIGOLF SAFARI • WALKING PATH
• CLIPPER PAVILION
PICNIC AREA
3RD PLACE COUNTY OF ESSEX DEPARTMENT OF PARKS,
RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS PUTTING
Sabrina Palmer 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark NJ 07104 ESSEX COUNTY
973.268.3500 / www.essexcountynj.org FIRST
K-4TH GRADE
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The following events are offered for the public’s enjoyment
scan for by Essex County-based arts and history organizations.
The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs takes no responsibility for the
more events! content, accuracy, dates or times and whether or not non-County sponsored events listed in this magazine
are held as scheduled.
Nick
Lowe’s
QuaLity MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair
973.746.5555 / www.
Rock & RoLL Revue
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Tenacity & Resilience: The Art of
Starring LoS StraitjacketS
Jerry Pinkney
Through June 26
“Tenacity & Resilience: The Art of
Sun, Jun 19 at 7:30PM Jerry Pinkney” will feature more than
80 beautiful illustrations and working
drawings from nine children’s books
Tickets: $49-$59 spanning 1979 to the present by
Jerry Pinkney, one of America’s most
renowned children’s book illustrators.
These illustrations express powerful
Bria SkonBerg JeSSe Cook messages from the history of the Civil
Quartet tempeSt tour ii
Rights movement in America, honor By Our Own Hand: Frontline Arts in collaboration with Donna Bassin
Sat, Jun 11 Fri, Jun 17 Black heritage, and inspire with tales of
at 8PM at 8PM courage and aspiration. They also reflect “By Our Own Hand” refers to the toll of WEST ORANGE ARTS CENTER
Tickets: $29-$39 Tickets: $34-$42 Pinkney’s compassionate nature and his veteran deaths by their own hand as 551 Valley Road, West Orange
desire to be a “strong role model for my well as to the resiliency and creativity 862.500.1918 / www.WOArts.org
family and other African Americans.” Mr. from transforming military uniforms into
roger MCguinn rYan HaMilton Pinkney passed away on October 20, p
co-founder handmade paper.
Fri, SeP 9 2021, three months before the opening
of the ByrdS
at 8PM of this exhibition. We hope you will join The JSDD WAE Center’s “Inside
tHu, Jun 23 THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART
Tickets: $28-$35 us in celebrating his legacy and enjoying Out” Virtual exhibit indefinite
at 7:30PM 49 Washington Street, Newark
his multifaceted talents as a master 973.596.6550 On display is the work of over 20 WAE
Tickets: $34-$49 watercolorist, draftsman, and storyteller. Center artists and most of the artwork is
www.newarkmuseum.org p
available for purchase. Self-driven and
PeaBo BrYSon Maria BaMFord By Our Own Hand: Frontline Arts in Saya Woolfalk: Field Notes from the self-taught, this genre of work is referred
Sat, SeP 10 Sun, SeP 11 collaboration with Donna Bassin Empathic Universe to as “Outsider Art,” meaning that the
at 7PM & 9:30PM at 7:30PM Through August 14 Through December 31 artist is not formally trained yet still create
Tickets: $59-$79 Tickets: $30-$45 MAM presents a year-long, site-specific “Saya Woolfalk: Field Notes from the from an organic place of knowledge and
installation in the Laurie Art Stairway, Empathic Universe” invites visitors to experience. The visual representations
in collaboration with Frontline Arts and enter the kaleidoscopic and culturally of each artist’s own raw experiences,
Donna Bassin. On view are approximately
get Your tickets today! SoPaCnow.org / (973) 313-2787 800 sheets of handmade paper created
hybrid worlds created by the artist. The
exhibition features an immersive video
thoughts, and feelings communicate their
from veterans’ uniforms and provided by perceptions of the world around them, in
installation exploring portraiture and
Frontline Paper, an initiative of Frontline a series of new mixed media collages, varied and vibrant form. To schedule your
visit SoPaCnow.org/Covid-19 visit, please email info@woarts.org or call
Arts. Inspired by the ancient practice of all accessed through the North Wing
for all covid-19 Precautions & Policies Tibetan prayer flags hung to mark an elevator, which will be transformed by the center. A virtual exhibit is on the West
important and challenging occasion, Woolfalk’s digitally-collaged murals. Orange Arts Council’s website.■
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June 9: Max Weinberg’s Jukebox. June 11: Bria Skonberg Quartet.
Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame drummer Described as “one of the most versatile
and South Orange native Max Weinberg and imposing musicians of her
invites audiences to create the set list generation” (Wall Street Journal) and
in real-time for this interactive concert “the shining hope of hot jazz” (New
experience where anything and York Times), triple threat trailblazer Bria
everything from the Beatles to the Stones Skonberg is a force to be reckoned with.
to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest This multi award-winning trumpeter,
hits is on the set list of possibilities! South singer and composer makes her SOPAC
Orange Performing Arts Center, One debut, combining her signature sound of
Sopac Way, South Orange. 7:30pm. fiery trumpet playing and smoky vocals.
Concert: $49-$64. Meet & Greet: $115. She blends Jazz, Blues and beyond with
SOPACnow.org storytelling and adventurous concoctions
of classics and soulful originals. South
June 10: Joan Osbourne. A multi- Orange Performing Arts Center, One
platinum selling recording artist and Sopac Way, South Orange. 8pm. $29-
seven-time Grammy Award nominee, $39. SOPACnow.org
June 1: Laughs in the Loft. Laughs Joan Osborne is a soulful vocalist who
in the Loft is a monthly series hosted by has performed alongside such notable June 12: New Jersey Symphony
Joe Larson featuring several stand-up artists as Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Season Finale: An American
comedians. On June 1, celebrate the Brennan Sweet at New Jersey Performing Arts Center Emmylou Harris and Mavis Staples. South Rhapsody. The NJ Symphony will end
one-year anniversary of this series with a Orange Performing Arts Center, One its season with fireworks made in the
SOMA Children's Summer Program,
special show on the SOPAC mainstage. June 4: Sculpture Exploration: grandeur of the sculpture’s scale and Sopac Way, South Orange. 8pm. $38- Woodworking USA. Daniel Bernard Roumain kicks
Intended for mature audiences. Laughs in Seeing Deeper - Tau, The form. As the class proceeds around $48. SOPACnow.org off the festivities with his exciting new
the Loft is recommended for ages 18 and Monumental Masterpiece In the sculpture’s base, three experts Bellevue Avenue, Montclair. 7:30pm to work. The sparkling talent of New Jersey
up. South Orange Performing Arts Center, Our Midst. Tony Smith (1912-80), will discuss the significance of Smith’s June 11: Anderson Park ‘Music 9pm. Rain date is June 12. Check the Symphony Principal Horn Chris Komer
One Sopac Way, South Orange. 7:30pm. architect, painter and sculptor, was a background, work and worldwide Under the June Moon’ Concert. Bring Friends of Anderson Park Facebook shines in a new concerto written for him
$30. SOPACnow.org third-generation South Orange native recognition; the effect of place on art in a a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the page for weather updates. Handicap by four leading jazz composers. Aaron
whose monumental abstract sculptures public environment and the controversies Chamber Music Society of North Jersey parking information is on the Friends of Dworkin, the visionary founder of the
June 1: Ageless Makeup For Women revolutionized public art and galvanized often surrounding a public art piece perform under the historic Olmsted Oak Anderson Park website. 973.477.7207. Sphinx Organization which lifts up young
Over 50. This interactive class will the international art scene. He lived and like TAU. Note: This event is being held in Essex County Anderson Park, 274 FriendsOfAndersonPark.com. Black and Latinx musicians, narrates
take you through the best products worked most of his life in South Orange outdoors at the sculpture site with very
SUMMER
and techniques to bring out your best and his backyard was a neighborhood limited seating available; please be
look. Participants can bring their own curiosity with plywood mockups of prepared to stand and move about.
brushes and makeup, but this is not a sculptures that would soon fill museums Meadowlands Park, South Orange.
CONCERTS
requirement. Lyn Lynch is a makeup artist all over the world. This on-site event $25. 3-4:30pm. 973.378.7620. www.
and skincare expert with more than 20 at TAU will expose attendees to the somadultschool.org p
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industry. South Orange-Maplewood Adult MUSIC DIRECTOR
Enjoy outdoor concerts with the New Jesey
School, Columbia High School, 17 Parker
Symphony coming to a location near you!
Avenue, Maplewood. $40. 6:30-9pm.
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Essex County Branch Brook Park
p Friday, June 24, at 7:30 pm
Presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
June 2: New Jersey Symphony Presented by The County of Essex
Mozart & Mendelssohn. The New
Jersey Symphony’s Brennan Sweet The Newark Museum of Art
and Elzbieta Weyman play some of the select Wednesdays,
loveliest music ever written for violin and June through August at 7 pm
viola, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante. Co-presented by The Newark Museum of Art
Kathleen Nester makes the orchestra’s
tiniest instrument sing loud and proud in For more information on all concert
Vivaldi’s Piccolo Concerto. The sunshine dates and venues visit:
of Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony
warms the entire program. New Jersey
njsymphony.org/summer
Performing Arts Center, 1 Center
Made possible by funds from the New Jersey
Street, Newark. 1:30pm. $25 to $90. State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of
the National Endowment for the Arts.
800.255.3476. https://www.njsymphony. SOMA Children's Summer Program
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Coleridge-Taylor’s moving Rhapsody with June 24: New Jersey Symphony at
the words of our nation’s first president. Essex County Branch Brook Park.
And the City of Lights swirls around you in Celebrate the summer with the New
Gershwin’s beloved classic. New Jersey Jersey Symphony! The whole family will
Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, love this evening of great orchestral music
Newark. 3pm. $25 to $90. 800-255-3476. under the stars at Essex County Branch
https://www.njsymphony.org/ p Brook Park. Branch Brook Park, Park
Avenue & Lake Street. 7:30.
June 12: Richie Furay Album Preview. www.njsymphony.org/accessibility
In The Country is the forthcoming studio
release by Richie Furay featuring a June 26: Jubilee - A Celebration
collection of 14 classic country songs.
of African American Music. A
Attend this very special concert event and
retrospective of African American music
be among the first fans to hear some of
from its origins in Africa to Spirituals,
these songs performed prior to the official
Blues, Ragtime, the American Song Book,
June 18th release date. There will be a full
backing band and Furay will be performing and contemporary music. The Montclair
songs from his catalog of classic Poco, State University Drum & Dance Ensemble
Buffalo Springfield, and Souther-Hillman- will begin the program. Metropolitan
Furay. South Orange Performing Arts Nick Lowe at SOPAC Opera soloist Roosevelt Credit will
Center, One Sopac Way, South Orange. lead a gospel choir. The Montclair Early
7pm. $75-$95. SOPACnow.org June 17: Jesse Cook Tempest an 1840’s New York Knickerbocker Music instrumental ensemble will play Montclair History Center Eyewitness Tour
Tour II. Jesse Cook is a global guitar magazine, census data, personal letters, Blues and Ragtime by rarely performed
June 13: School’s Out - A Broadway virtuoso. The international appeal of this oral histories, and mid-century Jet and African American composers. Host
June 27-July 22: Children’s Summer students choose their own classes (there
Cabaret. Join Robert Dusold and accomplished performer is his style of Ebony magazines. These artifacts Rev. Jessie Branson of Union Baptist
Program at the South Orange- are five periods a day) and make the day
friends for a special fundraiser featuring mixing Flamenco with Classical, Jazz, provide a springboard for discussion Church in Montclair will tell the story
Zydeco, Blues and Brazilian samba. Maplewood Adult School. This popular as long or short as they like. The camp is
local Broadway stars from such hits as about race both in the past and in the of how this wonderful music evolved.
The Lion King, The Producers, Mamma South Orange Performing Arts Center, Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain “camp a la carte” is back! There’s a wide open to children entering grades 1-9 in
present. Crane House & Historic YWCA,
Mia, Les Miserables, Chicago, Phantom One Sopac Way, South Orange. 8pm. Avenue, Montclair. 2pm. $35 includes variety of courses from which to choose in September 2022. All classes take place at
110 Orange Road, Montclair. Tours are
of the Opera and many more! This $34-$42. SOPACnow.org admission to the museum and the Jerry the worlds of creative arts, music, science Columbia High School, 17 Parker Avenue,
at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. $12/adult; $10/
fabulous evening will include cocktails, Pickney Exhibit. 973-932-0424. www. and sports. This program is unique in Maplewood. Fees vary. 973.378.7620.
student/senior; $8/child; under 2 free.
hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, June 19: Guided House Tours: montclairearlymusic.org that it offers a flexible schedule where www.somadultschool.org p
as well as some surprises! This event Eyewitness to Black History. Explore Free admission for MHC members. www.
is a fundraiser for the South Orange- 200 years of Black history in Montclair montclairhistory.org
Maplewood Adult School. The Woodland, and New Jersey through rare first-hand
Parlor, 60 Woodland Avenue, Maplewood. accounts, and primary and secondary June 19: Nick Lowe’s Quality Rock &
$75 in advance, $100 at the door. 7-9pm. source documents. Artifacts include Roll Revue. Legendary songwriter Nick
973.378.7620. www.somadultschool.org a bill of sale for an enslaved person in Lowe is widely known for such hits as
p the household, an 1800’s newspaper, “Cruel to Be Kind” and “(What’s So Funny
‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding.”
Since 2014, Lowe has toured around
the world on a wave of Surf Rock with
the Lucha Libre Mexican wrestling
masked instrumental heavy hitters, Los
Straitjackets. South Orange Performing
Arts Center, One Sopac Way, South
Orange. 7:30pm. $49-$59. SOPACnow.
org
June 23: Roger McGuinn. Roger
McGuinn’s instantly recognizable style
can be heard on his signature 12-string
Rickenbacker to his vocals on hits such
as “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Eight Miles High”
and “Mr. Tambourine Man.” South Orange
Performing Arts Center, One Sopac
Max Weinberg at SOPAC
Way, South Orange. 7:30pm. $34-$49.
SOPACnow.org
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