Sunday, March 31, 2013
Even the former Green Brook mayor attends the release party for Lombardi's book.
This week's episode of "Jerseylicious" put most of its emphasis on the launch party for the new fashion and glam book, "The Glamour State," by Anthony Lombardi—and even former Green Brook mayor, now deputy mayor, Jerry Searfoss got in on the fun. Searfoss made a brief appearance in the episode to show his support for the new book that uses glamorous photos of the "Jerseylicious" cast to depict important moments in New Jersey's history. But that small appearance was oveshadowed by the drama that never ever seems to take a night off. Much of the episode was spent on preparation for the big launch, followed by the party itself that brought together all of Lombardi's staff, as well as Gatsby owner, and Bridgewater resident, Gayle Giacomo, plus…
Thursday, March 28, 2013
In-Home Piano Studio participated in the Mid-Atlantic Music Teacher's Guild Festival.
Bridgewater’s In-Home Piano Studio students brought home several trophies from the recent Mid-Atlantic Music Teacher’s Guild Festival (MAMTG). The private music studio, owned by Bridgewater resident AnnaRene’ Jeremiah, performed at the three-day festival in Whippany. MAMTG was founded by a group of professional music educators from the Tri-State area to establish and maintain high professional teaching and ethical standards; exchange music-related ideas, information and fellowship among colleagues; promote music education in the area; and provide a platform for area music students to display their talents in a competitive environment. The festival includes accordian lessons and workshops, musical theatre, music entertainment, classical …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Tap into your literary side by enjoying tea, conversation and a reading with an award-winning poet.
Sometimes there's just not enough days to go around, but each week we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. This week, those who wish to enjoy a literary experience can attend tea and conversation with award-winning New Jersey poet Anne Marie Macari at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bernardsville Public Library on Anderson Hill Road in Bernardsville. Mendham resident Julie Maloney, director of Women Reading Aloud, will conduct an up-close-and-personal interview with Macari, a Lambertville resident. WRA and the library are co-hosting Macari's appearance. Audience members also will have a rare opportunity to ask the author questions about her work and her writing process, …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Young dancers from Premiere Dance to be featured on Lifetime network reality show.
Young dancers from Somerset County will glide into the television spotlight later this year when they appear on Lifetime's "Dance Moms." Students from Premiere Dance of Bridgewater as well as the studio's Flemington location recently taped an episode of the show at Bernards High School in which they competed against students from the prestigious Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh, Pa. “When my mom told me we were going to be competing on Dance Moms, I was so excited, I was screaming and jumping around,” said Kylie Glinsky, 11, of Hillsborough, who performed a solo and with a small group. “It was so much fun! I got autographs and pictures from most of the girls. They were so nice.” Michael Cuomo, owner of both Premiere Dance locations, …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
The students will perform in the 2013 National Association for Music Education conference.
A total of three Bridgewater-Raritan High School students received the prestigious honor of being accepted into the All-Eastern Division Conference Honors Band. This prestigious award is given to selected high school students as part of the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME). Seniors Christopher Aiello, Nicolaus Schrum and Amulya Yalamanchili were chosen from high school musicians in 13 northeastern states and the District of Columbia to perform in the 2013 National Association for Music Education Eastern District Conference. "I and [band director Larry Markiewicz] are so very proud of these three representatives of the band program here at BRHS,” band director Gary Myer said. “Their accomplishments are a direct result of…
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Bridgewater, Bernards and Newark will go head to head in competition.
With bands from Bernards and Bridgewater in attendance, the Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster is hosting Battle of the Bands Saturday as part of Youth Art Month. According to a release from the center, this event is part of the Youth Art Month programming, and will be held Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the location on Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster. The event will feature performances by “Into the Trees” from Bernards High School, “Impulse” from Bridgewater-Raritan High School and “Panic Switch” from Newark Academy. The public is invited to attend the event, and the winning band will receive a $100 gift certificate to the Guitar Center. Admission is $5 at the door for the event. Refreshments will be served. Youth Art Month …
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Art Center's annual competition finals set for Saturday.
Sometimes there's just not enough days to go around, but each week we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family or just take some time for yourself. Saturday night, make a date to join the fun at the Watchung Art Center's New Jersey Idol finals, where 10 performers from across the state will compete to win prizes including studio time, publicity and a cash prize. All of the participants are between 15 and 29 years of age, and will be judged by a panel including recording artist Lisa Coppola, Entertainment Attorney Lou Takacs and songwriter-producer-manager Mark D. Conklin—and the audience. Mendham resident Jessie Villa won last year's competition. This year's contest began with auditions, which yielded a …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Those who wish to immerse themselves in portraying nude figure studylcan sign up for one or more sessions.
Sometimes there's just not enough days to go around, but each week we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family or just take some time for yourself. This week, you can put on your beret and tap your inner artist by signing up for four (or perhaps one) long pose figure sessions with artist Maryann Ficker at the Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road, in Watchung. Classes will feature one model maintaining the same pose for all four sessions. The long sessions are designed to provide artists enough time to complete a figure painting or detailed drawing. Open to all artists and is non-instructional. Ficker will be a facilitator during the classes, which can be taken as a four-session program or, if room is …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
It will spend several weeks at TD Bank Ballpark.
The circus is coming to town, and TD Bank Ballpark is playing host to the Big Apple Circus’s “Legendarium.” This marks the 35th anniversary season production, and no seat is more than 50 feet from the performers themselves. The circus will be calling Bridgewater its home from Feb. 28 through March 17. According to a release from the county, the circus will feature trapeze artists, contortionists, acrobats, wire acts, inventors in hoops, aerial artists, juggling teams, bicyclists, horses, clowns and much more. Performers featured in the show this year will include: The circus will perform 28 shows during its time in Bridgewater. This is the fourth stop on its tour, and tickets begin at $20. Performances will be held at these days and times…
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March is Youth Art Month at the Center for Contemporary Art.
The Center for Contemporary Art, in Bedminster, is preparing for its 14th annual Youth Art Month, and students from Basking Ridge, Warren, Hillsborough and several others are going to see their work featured. The exhibition will take place throughout part of March in an exhibition of Somerset County student work done in partnership with Art Educators of New Jersey. Each year, according to a release from the center, every state submits a Youth Art Month report to the National Art Education Association, and awards of excellence are given out. New Jersey, the release said, has been in the top four for the past 11 years. In this year’s program, 13 Somerset County schools will be participating in the two separate exhibitions. From those, six …
Gail Madak
6:41 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
Animals made to perform for profit are NOT entertainment. Please teach your children kindness and respect for animals. DO NOT attend this circus until animal performances are excluded. Thank you. more ›