Sunday, March 3, 2013
For Morris Plains' Farewell Luna—aka musician Jared Wohl—the superstorm was personal, and so is his contribution toward rebuilding New Jersey.
Parsippany's Jared Wohl was rocked by the devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy last October. "This was the first natural disaster that really affected me personally," said the Morris Plains neighborhood resident, who is the lone member of musical project Farewell Luna. "I had plans to travel to Las Vegas to record my latest single, 'Momentary Angel' along with some of my other songs, and it just so happened to be shortly after Sandy had occurred. I couldn't have imagined the destruction that the disaster had caused. "It really hit close to home—no pun intended," he said. Wohl said he wanted to do something to help the relief effort and he decided to use his art to make a difference. "I created my solo music project, Farewell Luna in …
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Local engineer made it to the $100,000 question on the TV game show.
A Morristown mechanical engineer didn't quite become a millionaire, but his appearance on a nationally televised game show did net him $25,000. Jon Papp appeared as a contestant on Friday's episode of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” which was scheduled to air at 12:30 p.m. on WABC-TV. Because of a weather broadcast that interrupted regular programming, the episode was instead planned to air at 1:35 a.m. Saturday. Papp, 24, was described as a Michigan native and former lifeguard who runs a swing dancing club in his spare time (he even danced with host Meredith Vieira on the show). He said that if he won big on "Millionaire," he would pay off his student loans and get a Ph.D. in robotics. In the game, in which players answer a list of …
Monday, January 28, 2013
MorrisArts kicking off celebration of four decades.
What's in a name? For members of Morristown's Arts Council of the Morris Area, its new name, MorrisArts, means a streamlined approach to what has now been 40 years of serving what was originally seen as an arts-starved region. Announcing its 40th anniversary kickoff on Jan. 24, the Arts Council of the Morris Area heralded its new name, new strategic plan, new logo and new mission at a gathering of nearly 100 at its 14 Maple Ave. headquarters in Morristown. Board President Alan Levitan and Executive Director Tom Werder shared some of the history of the organization, which was formally incorporated on May 10, 1973. Established by the Junior League of Morristown’s Arts Steering Committee in response to a scarcity of arts organizations and …
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Four Morristown area organizations nominated for fifth-annual JerseyArts.com 'People's Choice' awards.
Is Morristown and the surrounding area a top arts destination? You have until Jan. 22 to decide. The Mayo Performing Arts Center, Bickford Theatre, Harmonium Choral Society and Masterwork Chorus were among those nominated for the fifth-annual JerseyArts.com "People's Choice" awards. Online voting runs from Dec. 11 through Jan. 22. "That is just a wonderful honor," said Eric Hafen, artistic director at the Bickford Theatre, at the Morris Museum in Morris Township. "It's great the Bickford is being recognized for its production value, for its audience appeal and I look forward to the final results." Discover Jersey Arts is a partnership between the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and ArtPride New Jersey Foundation to increase awareness …
Monday, June 18, 2012
Area stages offer plenty of concerts, along with a few plays and musicals.
Music lovers are in luck the next few weeks, as venues across the area will be presenting concerts by some big-name artists. Classic-rock fans won't want to miss Jefferson Starship in Newton or the Steve Miller Band at the Mayo Center. If you want to relive the '80s, then Howard Jones' concert at the Mayo Center is for you. And the Newton Theatre will also be hosting a true Jersey legend when Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes perform there. You can even see a Klezmer concert at the Bickford Theatre. There are also plenty of shows finishing up their runs, such as "Henry IV, Part One" at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, "The Music Man" at the Villagers and "Our Town" at Somerset Valley Players. And performers have plenty of options…
Saturday, May 26, 2012
The annual Fine Arts and Contemporary Crafts Show in Bucks County, Pa., celebrates 20 years in 2012.
Continuing the theme of festivals and outdoor events, this week’s Day Tripper destination finds Peddler's Village (Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, Pa.) readying the 20th edition of its Fine Arts and Contemporary Crafts Show. This juried outdoor exhibition features original artwork including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, jewelry and contemporary crafts with cash prizes being awarded in three categories: "Fine Art," "Contemporary Crafts," and "Photography.” Eve Gelman, public relations manager for Peddler’s Village, wanted to make sure people understood this was not merely an insider’s contest. “All the artists will be displaying their work on the Main Green of Peddler’s Village, which is a beautifully landscaped section, and …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Fashion show new feature of annual student presentation of the arts.
This year, the annual Morristown High School Art and Design show also took to the Catwalk, by including a fashion show. The Art and Design Show every year has included a photography section of all students who submit along with anything from woodshop to painting and pencil to graphic design being featured around the high school's auxillary gym. Every year, the show has become more interactive, with live art painting at last year's show, to now having a live fashion show featuring original designs by students. ARTS! by the People, a local artist group that works to get locals involved in creative projects, also was at the show creating a live photograph collage. The show is from 6:30 to 9 p.m on Wednesday, May 23, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. …
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
New Jersey Arts Education Census Project surveys nearly all schools to compare arts education offerings.
A statewide survey of arts education programs in New Jersey schools to be released Thursday finds a correlation between schools with more arts education programs and greater proficiency scores on the language sections of the state's High School Proficiency Assessment. The report is a follow-up to one conducted in 2007, and is a joint project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the state Department of Education, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, New Jersey Arts Education Partnership, ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, and Quadrant Arts Education Research. According to Robert Morrison, project coordinator of the report and founder of Quadrant Arts Education Research, the report compiled survey responses from about 99 percent of the …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Also, "Last Chance" turns into "No Chance," as Il Circo Viaggio on Saturday has been cancelled.
The clock is ticking on registration for the Children's Day of Art. Don't let your "Last Chance" pass you by! Children's Day of Art Registration Ending Soon Time is running out to register for the Children's Day of Art, a full day of hands-on workshops led by professional artists in cartooning, drama, eco-sculpture, music, poetry and pottery for children ages 6-13 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Morristown on May 12. Cost is $20. Advance registration is required. Forms are available at <http://morristowngreen.com/files/2012/02/ArtsFest-Reg-Form_fillable.pdf>http://morristowngreen.com/files/2012/02/ArtsFest-Reg-Form_fillable.pdf. Youngsters will participate in all six workshops plus enjoy "food art" with Chef Melody of The Main Event …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Event held April 10 at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Arts Council of the Morris Area celebrated the arts during its annual event, "Celebrating the Arts," on April 10 at Fairleigh Dickinson University. The press release is below: On April 10, 2012, in the restored gardens and Gilded Age Mansion at Fairleigh Dickinson University, the Arts Council of the Morris Area held its annual Celebrate the Arts event and presented its 2012 Awards for Outstanding Arts Advocate: Allison Larena; Outstanding Arts Organization: Art League of the Chathams; Outstanding Corporation/Business:Investors Bank; Outstanding Arts Educator/School: Visual Arts Department, County College of Morris; and Outstanding Professional in the Arts: Julie Friedman. Kevin Coughlin, Editor, MorristownGreen.com received a Special …
Walter O.
2:03 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013
Congratulations! 25K is nothing to laugh at, funny how everyone thinks if they can answer the questions at home correctly that translates to being able to do the same on the show! I know I have at times. Reality is its a lot harder than it seems. Congrats one more time! more ›