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artsnewsoctober 2012 • passaic county cultural & heritage council @ pccc

St. Timothy Musicales offers another ambitious and di-

verse line up of noontime performances during October at

St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 395 Valley Rd., Wayne.

Francine Evans (inset) opens the series on Oct. 10 in The

Lady Sings Sinatra. After a medical mishap in 2007 dam-

aged her vocal chords, she teamed up with her husband, pi-

anist Joel Zelnick, and found a new outlet for her creativity

and soon put a new twist on Frank Sinatra classic songs.

On Oct. 17, The Joybells

(above) return to the series and

perform sacred, classical, pop-

ular, Disney and patriotic

songs. This handbell choir was

founded in 1966 and presents

about 30 concerts a year. They

have performed at St. Timothy

Musicales twice before and

three times at the White House.

Performers range in age

from early 20’s to late 50’s.

One ringer has been a member

of the group since its founding.

The 12 members of the Joybells are all residents or atten-

dees of Melmark, a caring community located in Berwyn,

PA. They are part of the Meadows Adult Day Program for

individuals 21 years of age and older.

Closing the series on Oct. 24 is The Da Capo Trio inFrom Bach to Bolling. Flutists Lisa Plasse and Sarah

Dodds, with pianist Caroline Parody, will perform the Trio

Sonata in G major by Bach and Claude Bolling’s Senti-

mentale from his Suite for Jazz Flute and Piano—and

more. Performances begin at noon and are one hour long.

Free admission. For details, call 973-800-6806. W

Oct. 3: Metropolitan Guitar Trio, Wayne

Oct. 4: Hispanic Heritage Month reception, Paterson

Oct. 6: Botany Blues Crawl, Clifton

Oct. 6: All That Lies Between Us, Premiere, Paterson

Oct. 6: Passaic County History Fair, Various Sites

Oct. 6: Civil War Living History, West Milford

Oct. 7: Susan Werner in Concert, Ringwood

Oct. 13: Silk City Jazz Fest, Paterson

Oct. 14: Reception for Awakenings, Totowa

Oct. 18: Poetry Workshops for Adults, Wanaque

Oct. 20: Music at the Mission, West Milford

Oct. 21: Garden State Opera, Caldwell

Oct. 21: Piano Concert Series, Ringwood

Oct. 26: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Clifton

Oct. 26: Jerry’s Girls, Clifton

Other Upcoming PC Arts Events

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The Passaic County History Fairis Oct. 6 and 7 with historic sites,

museums, cultural centers and other

attractions in 16 communities par-

ticipating. Visitors receive free ad-

mission to some of the County’s

most historic places, as well as spe-

cially designed exhibits, tours and

discussions. The list of participants

include: the American Labor Mu-

seum/Botto House in Haledon, the

Hamilton House in Clifton, Lam-

bert Castle in Paterson, the Paterson

Museum and the Paterson Public

Library. Other organizations will in-

stall displays and make information

available at the Paterson Museum,

while Lambert Castle will host

speakers and an overnight Civil

War encampment. The Paterson

Trolley will offer free transportation

between Lambert Castle, the Pater-

son Museum and the Paterson Pub-

lic Library. For links and details,

go to passaiccountyhistory.org.

The American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark

seeks donations of union t-shirts.

The tees will be cut into patches and pieced together to

make an original quilt that will be created for the Museum

by a contemporary quilter. Tees may be mailed to or

dropped off at the Museum. The Union T-shirt Quilt will be

unveiled in 2013 as part of the centennial commemoration

of the 1913 Paterson Silk Strike. The American Labor Mu-

seum is in the historic Botto House, 83 Norwood St., Hale-

don. It was the meeting place for over 20,000 silk mill

workers during the 1913 Paterson Silk Strike. The Mu-

seum seeks to educate the public about issues of workers,

the Labor Movement, and workplaces with attention to the

ethnicity of workers. For info go to www.labormuseum.net,

call 973-595-7953 or email labormuseum@aol.com.

Clifton’s Walk Through History II is a photo exhibit on

display through Oct. 27 at the Clifton Arts Center, 900

Clifton Ave. Curated by historian Don Lotz, it illustrates

how this community grew into the 11th largest municipality

in the State. Call 973-472-5499 or go to www.cliftonnj.org

for more info. The Arts Center is located on the grounds of

the municipal complex, where visitors will also find a

sculpture park with approximately 20 installations. W

The Inner City Ensemble, a non-profit dance and theatre

company from Paterson, completed its Summer Arts Resi-

dency at the International High School in August. Artistic

Director Nicholas Rodriguez led classes in ballet, creative

movement and hip hop. Guest teacher Liliana Amador-

Marty led classes in theater. ICE begins fall programs in

October. For details about auditions and classes, e-mail

nrodriguez@innercityensemble.org.

The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks annual Civil War

Living History Weekend is Oct. 6 and 7 with hourly camp

life and military demonstrations by Union reenactors in

West Milford. Tickets are $5; $1 for children. Call

973-657-1688 or visit www.LongPondIronworks.org.

Awakenings is an art show exhibited through Oct. 31 at

the Lena Di Gangi Gallery, 320 Union Blvd., Totowa, with

artists Joe LaMattina, Lisa D'Amico, Carlos Sierra and

Ramon Sierra, Michael Craft, Rob Kovacs and Felipe Ro-

driguez. A reception is on Oct. 14, from 4 to 7 pm.

Admission to the exhibit and reception are free. Call

862-221-1830 or email mcphoto1021@yahoo.com.

Students in the Inner City Ensemble’s (ICE) Summer Arts Residency. Photo: Tomaz Tomanek

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The Third Annual Silk CityJazz Fest, at the Danforth Li-

brary, 250 Broadway, Paterson,

opens on Oct. 13 with Judy Bady

and her Quartet. Bady (inset) has

performed with jazz greats such

as Bobby McFerrin, Gary Bartz,

Billy Harper and John Hicks.

Other performers include the

Oliver Lake Organ Quartet on

Nov. 17 and the Andrew Lamb

Trio on Dec. 8. All shows are at

2 pm; free admission. Call 973-321-1215 or email

luck@patersonpl.org for details.

The Botany Blues Crawl returns to Clifton’s Historic

Botany Village on Oct. 6, at 7 pm. Four swinging bands

perform in four great taverns for one advance ticket of

$10. Tickets on the night of the show are $15. The musi-

cal line up includes the Robert Ross Band at Johnny’s Tav-

ern, the Son Lewis Band at the Italian American Coop,

Carlos Colina and his Straight Up Band at El Dorado’s and

the Clifton-based Victoria Warne Band at Rossi’s Tavern.

For advance tickets go to www.historicbotany.com.

Garden State Opera presents Mozart’s L’ Oca del Cairoand Puccini’s Suor Angelica on Oct. 21 at 4 pm at the

Caldwell College Student Center Auditorium, 120 Bloom-

field Ave. Caldwell. Staged by the Clifton-based Garden

State Opera, with chamber orchestra and English superti-

tles, tickets are $20. This year marks the 10th year an-

niversary season of GSO. Call 973-685-9972 or go to

www.gardenstateopera.org for details.

The Theater League of Clifton, in its 7th season, now of-

fers tiered membership. A $75 annual contribution in-

cludes a ticket to two main stage shows, $5 off

dinner-theater performances, member-only receptions,

gifts, and recognition on TLC’s website and programs.

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, based on the comic

strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, opens the current sea-

son. Performances are Oct. 26, 27, 28 and Nov. 2, 3 and 4

at the Aprea Theater on Scoles Ave. Call 973-928-7668

or visit www.theaterleagueofclifton.com for tickets.

Blue State Productions, in residence at St. Peter’s Episco-

pal Church in Clifton, presents Jerry’s Girls, a musical

which celebrates the works of Jerry Herman such as

Hello Dolly, Mame and La Cage Aux Folles. Shows are

Oct. 26 and 27, and Nov. 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10 at 380 Clifton

Ave. Visit www.BlueStateProductions.com.

Music at the Mission presents singer and guitarist Ryan

Montbleau on Oct. 20 at 8 pm. Tickets are $22 in advance;

$25 at the door. Shows are at West Milford Presbyterian

Church, 1452 Union Valley Rd., West Milford. Call

973-728-4201 or visit www.musicatthemission.org.

Ringwood Public Library continues its piano series with

classical music by Itay Goren on Oct. 21 at 2 pm. Goren

opened the Library’s piano concert series in 2004 and has

become an audience favorite, returning in 2006 and again

in 2008. Free; donations accepted. The Ringwood Public

Library is at 30 Cannici Dr. Call 973-962-6256 for info.

The New Legacy Concert Series, also at the Ringwood

Library, features singer-songwriter Susan Werner on Oct. 7

at 2 pm, folk singer Suzy Bogguss performs on Nov. 11 at

5 pm. Info: www.ringwoodlibrary.org or 973-962-6256. W

The West Milford Farmers’ Market offers fruits, vegeta-

bles and acoustic music on Wednesdays through Oct. 31.

Located in the Wells Fargo Parking Lot, 1 Marshall Hill

Rd., the market is open 3 to 7 pm for shopping; music

begins at 4 pm. Details: twilightmusicbkr@yahoo.com. W

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The Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council atPCCC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Night ofWonders (above) an exhibit of paintings and photographs

by Anthony L. Rodriguez. The show is on view in the

Broadway & LRC Galleries at Broadway and Memorial

Dr. through Nov. 8. A reception will be held on Oct. 4

from 5 to 7 pm. Admission is free. Gallery hours are

Mon. through Fri., 9 am to 9 pm and Sat., 9 am to 5 pm.

Call 973-684-5448 or email jhaw@pccc.edu. W

Between the Frames, Poems & Photographsis a new book by Mark Hillringhouse, a long

time faculty member of the PCCC English De-

partment. Hillringhouse is also a published

poet, essayist, and photographer. His works

have appeared in the The New York Times, TheNew Jersey Monthly and The Paris Review.

The book can be found on Amazon.

The Lunchbox Learning Program at theWayne Public Library opens on Oct. 3 with

the Metropolitan Guitar Trio of Steve Gibbs,

Carol Hamersma and Victor Keremedjiev.

On Oct. 31, Bill Levy will present Movies for

Halloween, focusing on films from Holly-

wood’s Golden Era featuring ghosts, witches

and other spirits. Both events are free and run

from 12:30 to 1:30 pm; doors open at noon for

refreshments. The library is at 461 Valley Rd.

Call 973-694-4272 ext 5408. W

The Ringwood Farmers’ Market, in the

Ringwood Park and Ride, continues on

Saturdays through Oct. 28, rain or shine.

A project of Eat Local, Inc., the Market also

offers free performances by regional musi-

cians. Sets are at 10 am and noon. Info:

www.ringwoodfarmersmarket.org. W

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The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College an-

nounces the release of The Place I Call Home (NYQ Books™) by

award-winning poet and Hawthorne resident, Maria Mazziotti Gillan.

To purchase, find it on Amazon.com or visit the publisher’s website:

http://www.nyqbooks.org/title/theplaceicallhome. Gillan, the founder

and Executive Director of The Poetry Center at PCCHC, is also fea-

tured in a documentary film, All That Lies Between Us by filmmakers

Kevin Carey and Mark Hillringhouse. A premiere of the film will be

shown on Oct. 6 at 1 pm at the Theater at PCCC, 204 Ellison St., Pater-

son. Admission is free and the event will be followed by a Q & A with

the filmmakers. Parking is available at the PCCC lot at College Blvd.

(corner of Church St.). For info or if parking for special needs is re-

quired, email sdesai@pccc.edu or call 973-684-6555.

Poetry workshops and reading for adults 50 and over are now being

offered by the Poetry Center at PCCC. All workshops are free and will

take place at the school’s Wanaque campus, 500 Union Ave., from 1-3

pm. Fall workshops, led by poet Maria Mazziotti Gillan, will be held

Oct. 18 and 25, and Nov. 1 and 8. In Spring 2013, poet Laura Boss will

lead workshops on March 14 and 21, and April 11. Gillan will lead a

workshop on April 14. A public reading featuring Gillan, Boss and

workshop participants will be held on May 9 at 1:30 pm. For info, or to

register, call 973-684-6555, or email sdesai@pccc.edu.

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