Arts

Oh My Guinness

When: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - Monday, December 1, 2008

Where: Morris Museum

The Morris Museum’s recent $15 million expansion was designed especially to host the first-ever exhibit from the Murtogh D. Guinness Collection, which includes hundreds of rare mechanical musical instruments and automata from the late 1500s to the early twentieth century (such as this 1908 Reginaphone disc musical box and phonograph).

Arts

Gems of the Silent Screen

When: Saturday, March 15, 2008 - Saturday, June 28, 2008

Where: Unshredded Nostalgia

One-of-a kind exhibit of rarely seen silent movie posters from the early 1900's.

Arts

Feast Your Eyes: The unexpected beauty of vegetable gardens

When: Thursday, March 27, 2008 - Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Where: New Jersey Historical Society

This Smithsonian traveling exhibition traces the visual appeal of vegetable gardens across centuries, continents, and cultures.

Arts

Uncommon Clay

When: Sunday, April 6, 2008 - Sunday, June 15, 2008

Where: Hunterdon Museum of Art

This exhibition explores vessels and sculptural forms by NJ ceramic artists of high accomplishments and distinct personal styles. Participating artists include Bennett Bean, Ruth Borgenicht, Jim Jansma, Ka Kwong Hui, Taesik Song and Mikhail Zakin.

Arts

Close Encounters: The Art of Bonnie Berkowitz

When: Sunday, April 6, 2008 - Sunday, June 15, 2008

Where: Hunterdon Museum of Art

Prepare to be dazzled by fiber artist, Bonnie Berkowitz, and her richly embellished beaded and stitched objects (handmade books, garments, pillows, jewelry and puppets). More than beautiful, these meticulously crafted works of art also conceal poetic narratives in the form of accordion-folded "pages" that literally unfold before the viewer.

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Icons

When: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - Saturday, May 31, 2008

Where: Somerset Art Association

In Shiv Durga, shown above, the mother figure is a nurturer—an archetype of strength and virtue. Similarly vibrant Indian mythical symbols resonate in the work of Tania Sen, who has a one-woman exhibit, “Icons,” in the Faculty Gallery at Somerset Art Association.

Arts

Memories of Ocean County

When: Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Saturday, August 2, 2008

Where: Unshredded Nostalgia

One of the fiinest collections of Ocean County memorabilia featuring maps, deeds, photos, postcards, posters, stock certificates, bottles, and more.

Arts

Peter Langer exhibit

When: Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Thursday, June 26, 2008

Where: Mark Gallery

Hungarian Jewish artist's photo paintings.

Festival

Bordentown Street Fair

When: Friday, May 16, 2008 - Saturday, May 17, 2008

Where: Downtown Bordenton

The 31st annual Street Fair in historic Bordentown will feature more than 100 juried crafters along with Bordentown area merchants and services. The day will include family fun and entertainment. Food provided by local restaurants and nonprofit organizations. Plenty of free parking.  Call 609-298-7774 for more information.

Festival

The Great Pirate Invasion

When: Saturday, May 17, 2008

Where: Kip's Castle Park

Be transported back to the days of buried treasure, sword fights, and high seas drama. Dress the part and bring a picnic lunch to this treasure of an event featuring sing-a-longs, crafts tables, plus a scavenger hunt.

Music

Gershwin's "Porgy & Bess Concert Suite" and Thompson's "Frostiana"

When: Saturday, May 17, 2008

Where: Union County Performing Arts Center

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Benefits

The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program in Essex County

When: Saturday, May 17, 2008

Where: Greenwood Gardens

Enjoy a tour of one private garden and one public garden in Short Hills. Admire the private garden of Dr. & Mrs. George E. Staehle (83 Old Hollow Road), where an old quarry has been cleared and planted over the last forty years with a variety of shade-loving plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, hostas, daylilies, geraniums, and primulas. At Greenwood Gardens (274 Old Short Hills Road), The Garden Conservancy is assisting in the restoration of this historic twenty-two-acre garden. Since the early twentieth century, Greenwood Gardens has been a private retreat with formal Italianate gardens graced with colorful tiles, rustic stone tea houses, mossy-pebbled walks, and vistas stretching for miles into the surrounding wooded hillsides. Though the beauty of Greenwood remains partially hidden beneath chipping stucco and overgrown vegetation, careful preservation work and imaginative horticulture is bringing the gardens back to life. Greenwood Gardens is also open by appointment from May to October; see www.greenwoodgardens.org.

Festival

Everything Jersey City Festival

When: Saturday, May 17, 2008

Where: Change Me

Family-friendly festival featuring three stages of live music and dance, children's rides and activities, festival food, and hundreds of premiere exhibitors including local artists, crafters and businesses.

Theater

Junie B. Jones

When: Sunday, May 18, 2008

Where: Union County Performing Arts Center

A rollicking, one-of-a-kind musical adventure based on Barbara Park's wildly popular books.

Music

Smithereens Benefit Concert

When: Friday, May 23, 2008

Where: Paper Mill Playhouse

Come meet The Smithereens for the "We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends" concert, sponsored by and benefiting the Joseph E. Enright Foundation, whose mission is "Health Through Education". See the Smithereens performing their greatest hists and Beatles classics. Your tax-deductible dollars will help support this worthy cause and at the same time help pave your own personal path to better health through the magic of live musical entertainment. Call 973-379-3636 or visit papermill.org for more information.

Arts

Jane Seymour: Paintings from the Heart

When: Friday, May 23, 2008 - Sunday, June 1, 2008

Where: Ocean Galleries

Jane Seymour showcases her collection of original watercolor and oil paintings, as well as limited artwork. Her exquisite artwork ranges from colorful flower arrangements, detailed landscapes, and lush gardens, to intricate beach and landscapes, to wistful figurative paintings, all inspired by her travels and life experiences. Meet Jane Seymour at intimate gallery receptions on Friday, May 23, Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25 from 7 to 10 p.m. Call 609-368-7777 for more information.

Arts

Art Show - The Shape of Nature

When: Saturday, May 24, 2008 - Saturday, June 14, 2008

Where: Ruby Leif

Photographers Jim DeLillo and Meghan Arts. Mixed media work also on display.  Free admission, call 862-248-0453 for more information.

Arts

The Shape of Nature

When: Saturday, May 24, 2008 - Saturday, June 14, 2008

Where: Ruby Leif

Art exhibition featuring photographers Meghan Arts and Jim DeLillo. Visit www.rubyleif.com for more info.

Theater

Frankie Valli & Four Seasons Memorial Day Memory Bus Tour

When: Sunday, May 25, 2008

Where: Four Season Locations

A  five hour “Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Neighborhood Bus Tour” beginning at 10:30 in Union will cover locations in Belleville, Newark, Bloomfield, Bergenfield, Montclair, and other New Jersey locations of interest and hometown pride related to the on-going, record-breaking Broadway Show, Jersey Boys, and the world famous musical group, The Four Seasons. Reservations are necessary.

Jersey Boys’ fan, Audrey Rockman of Edison was inspired to organize these tours. The sold out, Tony-award winning show, Jersey Boys,  tells the fascinating early tale of the old neighborhood and how four Jersey guys went on to create a timeless sound.

For coverage with photographs of the first Tour: http://jerseyboysblog.com/?p=2449
A preview of the May Tour: http://jerseyboysblog.com/?p=2645

For information about this fan project, contact Audrey at
908-420-5270 or email at: JerseyBoysAdvocate@yahoo.com

For information about the show and the various sights it is playing around the world, visit the show’s website at www.JerseyBoysInfo.com

Theater

Oklahoma!

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - Sunday, June 8, 2008

Where: Surflight Theatre

The turn of the century story of cowboy Curly McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams tells of fun, love and romance in the Oklahoma territory. The rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys underscores the journey of the territory toward progress, community and statehood.