February Vacation-Day Workshops at The Messy Artist

January 31, 2011, 8:02 am

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≪ Previous: Piano Man Larry Hunt in Concert

Location: Messy Artist
60 Valley St, South Orange, NJ

When: February 21, 2011 / February 23, 2011 / February 24, 2011
Time: 10:00am–12:00pm

February 21 - 25, Monday - Friday

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Tuesday & Friday: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

3-5 year olds & 6-8 year olds

Fee: $40 for one day; $30 for each additional day or siblings

Each Day we will have 2 classes; one for 3-5 year olds and one for 6-8 year olds. Each group will be in a different classroom.

This is a Drop-Off Workshop.

Are you looking for great stuff for the kids to do when school's out? Join us at The Messy Artist for creative fun and learning during school breaks.

Younger artists will start the class exploring our station-play activities. Then move on to a group project where the kids are learning new skills and art techniques.

Older artists will participate in a more traditional fine-arts class. We may work with acrylic paints, oil pastels, watercolors or clay.

Join us and discover all the fun!

Now you can register On-Line! Check out our newly designed website!

Go to: www.themessyartist.com OR call 973-378-2425 Ext. 1

Website: http://www.themessyartist.com

Phone: 973-378-2425 ext. 1

Email: donna@themessyartist.com

Price: $40 for one day, $30 for each additional day or siblings

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February Vacation-Day Workshops at The Messy Artist

January 31, 2011, 8:07 am

≫ Next: February Drop-in and Play with Caregiver at The Messy Artist

≪ Previous: February Vacation-Day Workshops at The Messy Artist

Location: Messy Artist
60 Valley St, South Orange, NJ

When: February 22, 2011 / February 25, 2011
Time: 1:30pm–3:30pm

February 21 - 25, Monday - Friday

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Tuesday & Friday: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

3-5 year olds & 6-8 year olds

Fee: $40 for one day; $30 for each additional day or siblings

Each Day we will have 2 classes; one for 3-5 year olds and one for 6-8 year olds. Each group will be in a different classroom.

This is a Drop-Off Workshop.

Are you looking for great stuff for the kids to do when school's out? Join us at The Messy Artist for creative fun and learning during school breaks.

Younger artists will start the class exploring our station-play activities. Then move on to a group project where the kids are learning new skills and art techniques.

Older artists will participate in a more traditional fine-arts class. We may work with acrylic paints, oil pastels, watercolors or clay.

Join us and discover all the fun!

Now you can register On-Line! Check out our newly designed website!

Go to: www.themessyartist.com OR call 973-378-2425 Ext. 1

Website: http://www.themessyartist.com

Phone: 973-378-2425 ext. 1

Email: donna@themessyartist.com

Price: $40 for one day, $30 for each additional day or siblings

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February Drop-in and Play with Caregiver at The Messy Artist

January 31, 2011, 8:30 am

≫ Next: Winter's Day on the Farm

≪ Previous: February Vacation-Day Workshops at The Messy Artist

Location: Messy Artist
60 Valley St, South Orange, NJ

When: February 22, 2011 / February 25, 2011
Time: 9:30am–12:00pm

Drop-in and Play with Caregiver at The Messy Artist

Don't let the art fun stop!

In between our regularly scheduled sessions, join us for our drop-in and play program! Children aged 18 months - 4 years, with their caregivers, are invited to come get messy while exploring and creating with paint, glue and more. Come discover the joy of art with your child!

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday & Friday, February 22 & 25

Perfect for kids 18 months – 4 years. This program is with caregiver.

No Pre-Registration required

Drop-in between 9:30am - 12:00pm

$20/Child, $10 for participating siblings

Website: http://www.themessyartist.com

Phone: 973-378-2425 ext. 1

Email: donna@themessyartist.com

Price: $20/Child, $10 for participating siblings

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Winter's Day on the Farm

January 31, 2011, 10:12 am

≫ Next: Circus Science at the Newark Museum

≪ Previous: February Drop-in and Play with Caregiver at The Messy Artist

Location: 73 Kahdena Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960

When: February 6, 2011
Time: 12:00pm–4:00pm

Looking to do something fun with the whole family this winter? Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride, assist with Maple Tapping, saw wood, crack corn, collect eggs, and churn butter. See wood stove cooking demonstrated in the Farmhouse and The Willows' kitchens. Also, watch ice being harvested from the pond if weather permits.

$6 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+), $4 for children (ages 4 - 16), $2 for children (ages 2 – 3), children under 2 are FREE.

Website: http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/ffdir.asp

Phone: 973-326-7645

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Circus Science at the Newark Museum

January 31, 2011, 10:25 am

≫ Next: Starfish Children's Concert

≪ Previous: Winter's Day on the Farm

discover the science that makes circus performances so fascinating

Location: 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102

When: February 12, 2011 / February 13, 2011
Time: 12:30pm–4:30pm

Participate in hands-on activities, and discover the science that makes circus performances so fascinating. Clowns: 11am, 2 & 4:30pm. Magic shows: 12:30 & 3:30pm.

Museum Admission includes choice of one clown or magic performance. Additional tickets can be purchased.

Presented by the Newark Museum in collaboration with
Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey^® – The Greatest Show on Earth^®

Website: http://www.newarkmuseum.org

Phone: 973-596-6550

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Starfish Children's Concert

January 31, 2011, 1:34 pm

≫ Next: Booksigning at WORDS with author Yvonne S. Thornton, M. D.

≪ Previous: Circus Science at the Newark Museum

Location: 550 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040

When: February 5, 2011
Time: 2:00pm

"Starfish...The Greatest Rock Band in World for Kids" are playing Saturday, February 5, 2011 2pm at St. Georges Episcopal Church, Maplewood, corner of Woodlawn. Tickets are $7.00 pp, ages 2 and under are free!

All proceeds to benefit the St. Georges Children's Music Program.

For more information: 973-762-1319

Website: http://www.starfishrocks.com

Phone: 973-762-1319

Email: amycoxmartins@yahoo.com

Price: 7.00 per person, under 2 free

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Booksigning at WORDS with author Yvonne S. Thornton, M. D.

February 1, 2011, 7:09 am

≫ Next: Justin Trawick at Above Restaurant & Bar

≪ Previous: Starfish Children's Concert

Author Yvonne S. Thornton, M. D. will be at WORDS on Feb 4th.

Location: Words Bookstore
179 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ

When: February 4, 2011
Time: 7:30pm

Yvonne S. Thornton, M. D. will be having a booksigning and presentation at [Words] Bookstore this Friday, February 4th at 7:30 p.m. for her new memoir, SOMETHING TO PROVE. It follows her national bestselling first memoir, THE DITCHDIGGER'S DAUGHTERS which was made into a movie.

The event is free and the public is invited to attend.

Website: http://www.doctorthornton.com

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Justin Trawick at Above Restaurant & Bar

February 1, 2011, 9:36 am

≫ Next: Social Media Challenge- FREE RICE BALLS From Above Restaurant

≪ Previous: Booksigning at WORDS with author Yvonne S. Thornton, M. D.

Location: Above Restaurant and Bar
1 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ

When: February 3, 2011
Time: 7:30pm–9:30pm

Justin Trawick will be playing from 7:30-9:30.

Justin's music ranges in styles from folk/bluegrass all the way to funk/hip hop. Justin's lineup varies for each show and with instrumentation that includes: upright bass, electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, banjo, saxophone, trumpet, cello, piano, harmonica, drums, and hand percussion

Justin has opened for Brett Dennen, Bob Schneider, Pat Green, Ingram Hill, Edwin McCain, Pat McGee, Cowboy Mouth, Sara Bareilles, Jimmies Chicken Shack, The Gourds, K.C. and The Sunshine Band, Robinella, and Jenny Owen Youngs, and Basia Bulat.

Getting excited? Follow this link youtube if you can't wait to hear Justin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vip2XS-k8wc

Website: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Above-Restaurant-Bar/147819505271906

Phone: 973-762-2683

Email: elyse@edengourmet.com

Price: FREE

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Social Media Challenge- FREE RICE BALLS From Above Restaurant

February 1, 2011, 9:40 am

≫ Next: A Twisted Valentine to Luna Stage

≪ Previous: Justin Trawick at Above Restaurant & Bar

Location: Above Restaurant and Bar
1 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ

When: February 2, 2011
Time: 11:30am–10:00pm

The New Manager of Above Restaurant & Bar,Brian Llyod Challenged Elyse our Director of Marketing to a “check in” challenge:

Brian thinks that more people will check in via YELP. Elyse thinks people will check in via Foursquare.

When you check in and spend $10. You get a Free order of Rice Balls .

Who are you going to help win?

Website: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Above-Restaurant-Bar/147819505271906

Phone: 973-762-2683

Email: elyse@edengourmet.com

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A Twisted Valentine to Luna Stage

February 1, 2011, 5:04 pm

≫ Next: Spring Registration @ Adult School of Montclair

≪ Previous: Social Media Challenge- FREE RICE BALLS From Above Restaurant

Location: Luna Stage Theatre Company
555 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ

When: February 14, 2011
Time: 7:00pm

7pm Reception - 8pm Benefit Reading

MURDER TOO
by David Wiltse
Directed by James Glossman

Come and see the behind-the-scenes Luna team take the stage in a laugh-out-loud “murder comedy” about an Artistic Director (played by none other than Luna’s very own Jane Mandel), her best friend (Managing Director, Mona Hennessy), her best friend’s husband (Jane’s real-life husband, and Luna’s Board President, star Frankie Faison) and a very young and handsome actor (played by Dave Mason).

Tickets for this special benefit are $30, and include a light wine and cheese reception before the performance. Bring a date, or bring a friend – we guarantee it will be a lot of fun for all!

Website: http://www.lunastage.org/index.php/plays-and-programs/a-twisted-valentine-to-luna/

Phone: 973-395-5551

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Spring Registration @ Adult School of Montclair

February 3, 2011, 8:05 am

≫ Next: 4th Annual St. Baldrick's Day

≪ Previous: A Twisted Valentine to Luna Stage

92nd St Y LIVE via Satellite @ Adult School of Montclair

Location: 100 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042

When: February 4, 2011
Time: 10:00am–3:00pm

Adult School of Montclair is offering over 200 courses, lectures, and trips this semester and more than 300 online courses year-round, with new sections starting each month. Featured 92 St Y LIVE via Satellite @ Adult School of Montclair courses include:
- Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten and Anna Quindlen, March 23
- Shirley MacLaine: Life Lessons, April 11
- Howard Gardner and David Brooks: On Truth, Beauty and Goodness, May 3
- Andy Borowitz's Countdown to Election '12: Only 538 Days Left, May 18

Website: http://www.adultschool.org

Phone: 974-746-6636

Email: info@adultschool.org

Price: Varies with course

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4th Annual St. Baldrick's Day

February 3, 2011, 8:17 am

≫ Next: Ticket Deadline - "Fitting In The Pieces" Trickey Tray

≪ Previous: Spring Registration @ Adult School of Montclair

Location: Elks Lodge (Cedar Grove, NJ #2237)
405 Bowden Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ

When: March 5, 2011
Time: 3:00pm

We are pleased to announce our 4th annual St. Baldrick's Day event and welcome everyone in the community to join us in raising funds to combat childhood cancer. Over the past 3 years our local event has raised over $85,000 and we are proud of all the shavees and supporters for their contributions.

The magic of this unique event is that you'll never break a sweat, never run out of breath and never stop laughing as you and your friends shave your way to curing childhood cancer. If you have a group, they can register as a team and shave their heads together.

Please contact Geoff Chellis at 973-857-3954 or geoffchellis@gmail.com with any questions.!

Website: http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/eventid/681/eventyear/2011

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Ticket Deadline - "Fitting In The Pieces" Trickey Tray

February 3, 2011, 9:13 am

≫ Next: Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel Prom Dress Drop Off

≪ Previous: 4th Annual St. Baldrick's Day

Location: West Orange High School
51 Conforti Ave, West Orange, NJ

When: February 25, 2011

Come enjoy a night of family, friends and fun at "Fitting in the Pieces," a Tricky Tray fundraiser for the Autism and Mild Cognitive Programs at West Orange High School. The event will be held on Thursday, March 24 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm in the Tarnoff Cafeteria at West Orange High School. The cost per ticket will be $30 and will include a Deluxe Dessert Buffet, DJ entertainment, and a starter sheet of tickets. We are raising money to create a Business and Life Skills Center for the Autistic and Mild Cognitive student population at West Orange High School. The Center will give the students the opportunity to learn basic and essential office skills and proper social behaviors for the workplace. For further information and ticket sales please contact Ann Aly Ahmed and Kristy Gray at trickytraygals@gmail.com.

Ticket order deadline: February 25. Entry tickets will not be sold at the door.

Come and enjoy the fun and support the Autism and Mild Cognitive Programs within your town.

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Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel Prom Dress Drop Off

February 3, 2011, 9:59 am

≫ Next: Pitchapalooza Comes to Montclair

≪ Previous: Ticket Deadline - "Fitting In The Pieces" Trickey Tray

Location: 432 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

When: March 29, 2011
Time: 6:30pm–8:00pm

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in coodination with Catherine's Closet, will be collecting recently used and nearly new prom dresses for young women who would appreciate a gift of a beautiful dress for their prom.

Website: http://www.tsti.org

Phone: 973-763-4116

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Pitchapalooza Comes to Montclair

February 3, 2011, 10:02 am

≫ Next: Wallace & Gromit Film Festival

≪ Previous: Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel Prom Dress Drop Off

Location: Montclair Public Library
50 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ

When: February 10, 2011
Time: 7:00pm

The Book Doctors, aka, Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, authors of The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published, will be making a house call at the Montclair Public Library in partnership with Watchung Booksellers. They want YOU to pitch your book at their acclaimed event, Pitchapalooza, which was recently featured in The New York Times. Pitchapalooza is like American Idol for books--only without the Simon. Writers get one minute to pitch their book ideas to an all-star panel of publishing experts, including Dominck Anfuso (VP & Edior-in-Chief, Free Press/Simon & Schuster), Liza Dawson, agent extraordinaire (Liza Dawson Associates Literary Agency), & Pamela Redmond Satran, bestselling author/blogger (How Not To Act Old) & founder of MEWS. The winner receives an introduction to an appropriate agent or publisher for his/her book. Plus, anyone who buys a book gets a free consultation worth $100.

Arielle Eckstut has been a literary agent for 18 years. She is also the author of seven books and the co-founder of the iconic brand, LittleMissMatched. David Henry Sterry is the best-selling author of 12 books, on a wide variety of subject including memoir, sports, YA fiction and reference. His last book appeared on the cover of the Sunday New York Times Book Review. Together, they’ve helped dozens and dozens of talented amateur writers become published authors. They’ve appeared everywhere from NPR’s Morning Edition to USA Today, and have taught publishing workshops everywhere from the Miami Book Fair to Stanford University. Find more at www.thebookdoctors.com.

Website: http://www.thebookdoctors.com

Phone: 973-744-0500

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Wallace & Gromit Film Festival

February 3, 2011, 10:15 am

≫ Next: Maple Sugaring Demonstration

≪ Previous: Pitchapalooza Comes to Montclair

Location: Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
10 Durand Rd, Maplewood, NJ

When: February 13, 2011
Time: 3:00pm

Sick of being house-bound? Come out to the Burgdorff Center and bring the kids for a Wallace and Gromit film festival featuring:

* A Matter of Loaf and Death
* A Close Shave
* The Wrong Trousers

Tickets available at the door.

Price: $3 kids — $5 adults

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Maple Sugaring Demonstration

February 3, 2011, 10:39 am

≫ Next: Essex County CASA Bowling Benefit

≪ Previous: Wallace & Gromit Film Festival

Location: 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham, NJ 07928

When: February 5, 2011
Time: 2:00pm–3:00pm

Learn how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and make syrup over a wood-fired evaporator. Taste-test different syrups at the end.

Website: http://www.morrisparks.net

Phone: 973-635-6629

Price: $3 per person

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Essex County CASA Bowling Benefit

February 3, 2011, 10:42 am

≫ Next: Awesome Animal Artists

≪ Previous: Maple Sugaring Demonstration

Location: 424 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

When: February 5, 2011
Time: 3:00pm–5:30pm

Proceeds benefit the work of the Essex County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) on behalf of kids in foster care. Prizes & raffles during the event.

For more info & to register, call 973-648-3351 or visit www.casaessex.org.

Website: http://www.casaessex.org

Phone: 973-648-3351

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Awesome Animal Artists

February 3, 2011, 10:44 am

≫ Next: SING OUT! THE ESSEX COUNTY CHORAL FESTIVAL

≪ Previous: Essex County CASA Bowling Benefit

Location: 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham, NJ 07928

When: February 7, 2011
Time: 4:00pm–5:00pm

Budding young artists mix nature & art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features a different NJ animal to learn about & draw. Parents are welcome to stay & take part. Ages 5-9.

Preregistration required, call 973-635-6629.

Website: http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/gswampmain.asp

Phone: 973-635-6629

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SING OUT! THE ESSEX COUNTY CHORAL FESTIVAL

February 4, 2011, 7:18 am

≫ Next: A Night of Jazz and Sinatra

≪ Previous: Awesome Animal Artists

Location: 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102

When: March 6, 2011
Time: 4:00pm

The history of Essex County will be brought to life with over three hundred singers from eight Essex County choirs on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 4:00 PM at the Newark Museum’s Engelhardt Court. The event, co-sponsored by the Rutgers Institute on Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience and the South Orange/Maplewood Coalition on Race, will celebrate the historical and cultural richness of Essex County. The concert will feature narration by Dr. Clement Price (Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor, Rutgers-Newark) and a commissioned choral piece by David Snyder (noted Essex County composer).

Admission is free and on-site parking is available for $9.00. The concert will begin promptly at 4:00 PM.

Website: http://www.newarkmuseum.org

Phone: (973) 596-6550

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