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SUMMARY:Entr’Exhibit: Your Water\, Your Future
DESCRIPTION:Reception: January 26\, 2025 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nExhibition Dates: January 12 – February 26\, 2025 \nEntr’Exhibit offers a unique opportunity to connect with the mission of the New Jersey Highlands Coalition and experience captivating creations inspired by the region’s natural wonder. Join us to celebrate the intersection of art and nature in this special exhibition! Featuring paintings\, photography\, sculpture and mixed media art of the 4-State Highlands Region of NJ\, NY\, PA & CT.
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/entrexhibit-your-water-your-future-2/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Farmstead Arts\, 450 King George Road\, Basking Ridge\, 07920\, United States
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SUMMARY:Frontline Arts - 51st Annual Members Show
DESCRIPTION:Reception: Sat.\, Jan. 25th\, 1-3 PM \nTheme: The theme for this year’s show is “PAS DE THÈME\,” which means there’s no specific theme to follow. The exhibition aims to celebrate our member artists’ avant-garde and rebellious spirit\, allowing for a diverse showcase of innovative and boundary-pushing artwork. \nJoin us for the festive opening and spread the word to art aficionados! \nDates: The exhibition will be on view through March 8th. \nJuror: This year Frontline Arts member Dave DiMarchi will be our Annual Members’ Show juror. Dave is a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in printmaking\, papermaking\, and sculptural book forms. He has exhibited his work in the US and internationally and teaches in New York\, New Jersey\, and Pennsylvania.
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/frontline-arts-51st-annual-members-show/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Frontline Arts\, 440 River Road\, Branchburg\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Jersey Highlands Coalition Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Details:\n• Artists’ Reception: Sunday\, January 19\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.\n• Closing: Sunday\, February 23\, 2025\, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. \nRidge\, NJ – The Farmstead Arts is delighted to announce that it will host the New Jersey Highlands Coalition art exhibit. The exhibition will run from January 12 to February 23\, 2025\, at the Farmstead Arts Center\, located at 450 King George Road\, Basking Ridge\, NJ. \nThe exhibit will feature a diverse collection of fine art\, photography\, sculpture\, and mixed media pieces inspired by the natural beauty of the Highlands region\, encompassing areas of New Jersey\, New York\, Pennsylvania\, and Connecticut. This annual event aims to highlight the intersection of art and environmental conservation\, promoting the mission of the New Jersey Highlands Coalition to protect and enhance the vital resources of the Highlands. \nVisitors can explore the gallery for free during regular hours: Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM\, and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information\, please visit the Farmstead Arts Center’s event calendar. \nAbout Farmstead Arts Center:\nSituated on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead\, the Farmstead Arts Center serves as a hub for fine\, performing\, and practical arts. Offering year-round programming\, including concerts\, theater performances\, art exhibitions\, and workshops\, the center provides a vibrant space for artists and the community to engage with the arts. For more details\, visit the Farmstead Arts Center’s official website. \nAbout the New Jersey Highlands Coalition:\nThe New Jersey Highlands Coalition is dedicated to protecting\, enhancing\, and promoting the vital water and other natural and cultural resources of the New Jersey Highlands. Through advocacy\, education\, and outreach\, the coalition represents a diverse network of organizations and individuals committed to preserving the Highlands’ environmental integrity. Learn more about their mission and initiatives on their website. \nFarmstead Arts Center\, located at 450 King George Road\, Basking Ridge\, NJ.
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/new-jersey-highlands-coalition-art-exhibit/2025-02-09/
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SUMMARY:Raritan Valley Symphonic Band presents “Meet the Band” – A Children’s Concert!
DESCRIPTION:? Raritan Valley Symphonic Band presents ?\n“Meet the Band” – A Children’s Concert!\nSunday\, February 9th @ 2:00 PM\nBridgewater-Raritan High School \nThe Raritan Valley Symphonic Band presents an afternoon of musical fun at their “Meet the Band” concert on February 9th at 2:00 PM at Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Perfect for kids and families\, this concert\, under the direction of Frank Amato and John Hylkema\, will introduce both young and old audience members to the exciting world of concert band instruments. Admission is free! \nCome see (and hear!) different sections of the band in action as they perform fun pieces including “The Penny Whistle Song” (flutes)\, “Pie in the Face Polka” (clarinets)\, “Five to Go” (saxophones)\, “Travelin’ Trumpets” (trumpets)\, and “76 Trombones” (trombones). The concert will also include music from popular movies “How to Train Your Dragon”\, “The Nightmare Before Christmas”\, “Spider-Man”\, and “Beetlejuice”. \nAfter the concert\, stick around for our Instrumental Petting Zoo—an opportunity for children to get up close to the instruments and maybe even discover their new favorite!\nIt’s a perfect afternoon for families to explore the magic of live music. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable\, toe-tapping\, instrument-exploring adventure! \nDate: February 9th\, 2025\nTime: 2:00 PM\nLocation: Bridgewater-Raritan High School\, 600 Garretson Road\, Bridgewater NJ \nRVSB comprises about 70 musicians from the northern and central New Jersey area. Band membership includes professional musicians and music educators\, as well as amateur musicians ranging in age from high school through retirees. \nThis concert is funded\, in part\, by a grant from the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission. For more information about the band please visit www.rvsb.org.
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SUMMARY:Villagers Theatre presents RENT
DESCRIPTION:Set in the East Village of New York City\, Rent is about falling in love\, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama\, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. \nBased loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme\, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side\, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger\, Mimi\, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner\, Joanne\, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark\, an aspiring filmmaker\, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams\, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. \nThis is theatre at its best – exuberant\, passionate and joyous. \nMark – Casey O’Neill\nRoger – Michael Anderson\nMimi – Samantha Estrella\nCollins – Ezekiel Robinson\nAngel – Marcus Alexander Ramos\nMaureen – Melissa Calicchio\nJoanne – Ericka Davis\nBenny – Gregory J. Hanks\nMark’s Mom/Ensemble – Jaclyn Lenox\nSeasons of Love Soloist/Joanne’s Dad/Ensemble – Jesse Simpson\nSeason of Love Soloist/Bag Lady/Ensemble – Iman Dixon\nSqueegee Man/Ensemble – Malcolm Dillard\nGordon/The Man/Ensemble – Alex Foreman\nAlexi Darling/Ensemble – Alex Marciniak\nWill I soloist/Ensemble – Kori Caicedo\nEnsemble – Ranai Jones\nEnsemble – Devin Massih \nCrew:\nDirector – Jared Milian\nMusic Director -Angelina Francese\nChoreographer – Lyle Dungee\nStage Manager – Devin Massih\nProduction Assistant – Scott Doyal\nAssistant Stage Manager – Sophia Bardsley\nSet Design – Shayne Heluk\nLighting Design – Dan Schulze\nSound Design – Anthony Francese\nSound Operation – Isa Hayling\nProp Design – Suzi Francese\nCostume Design – Abby Rhode\nPit Director – François Suhr\nProducer – Crystal Huau\nProducer – Pam Luckenbaugh
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/villagers-theatre-presents-rent/2025-02-09/
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