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The Valley Arts District Celebrate two of its most accomplished artists with the IMAGE - IDENTITY, Looking for Who We Areexhibit involving different locations in the Valley area. Join us on Friday, December 16 from 6 to 9 PM for the reception at the IronWorks Gallery, 406 Tompkins Street. Orange, NJ.
Bill Westheimer ,fine art photographer with The Manual Project, The Personality of Hands. A selection of prints from the collection of 150 hands portraits.
Larry Dell, sculptor with his two series of sculptures “ghost”and (My) Lost Identity: A Reflection on Dishonesty, Secrecy, Politics and Love. exploring themes such as family, deception and identity.
Westheimer exclusive book signing and tour of the different art installation locations on December 16 at the IronWorks Gallery from 6 to 9pm
January 21 closing reception from 6 to 9pm
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We're back! Arts Unbound Holiday Gift and Craft Shop "Gift of Art" located at 168 Maplewood Ave. Maplewood, NJ
Store hours: Wed: 11am-7pm, Thu: 11am-8pm Fri-Sat: 11am-7pm, Sun: 1pm-6pm
This holiday season, give the people you love works of art that are hand-made with love.
Shop Arts Unbound's "Gift of Art" gallery and gift store in the heart of Maplewood, NJ, and support artists with disabilities as you give truly unique gifts to the special people in your life.
At "The Gift of Art" you will find a wide variety of fine art, prints, decorative items, jewelry and wearable art all made by artists who live with special needs. Over thirty artists are represented in the store.
*All proceeds from sales go to artists with disabiities and to support Arts Unbound programs.
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New Moon Play Reading
Monday December 5th at 7:30pm.
The Shanghai Kaddish by Larry LoebellDirected by Cheryl Katz
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KING LEAR
by William Shakespeare
A benefit reading directed by acclaimed
Shakespearean director Rob Clare
Starring Ami Brabson, André Braugher , Suzzanne Douglas, Frankie Faison and many more...
Saturday January 7th at 7pm
Sunday January 8th at 5pm
$100 for performance only
$125 for performance and post-show reception with cast. Tickets on Sale Now
What a wonderful holiday gift idea!
Tickets can be purchased online at www.lunastage.org or by calling 973-395-5551
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Rediscover the true meaning of the holidays: tradition, family, and joy!
Join The Casa Band and Storytellers
in a bilingual celebration for all ages.
Folksongs and Fables, Seasonal Poems,and Classic Holiday Tunes
December 1st-18th
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm;
Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm.
Mi Casa, Tu Casa was created by
Michael Aquino, Deivis Garcia, and Dania Ramos. Featuring The Casa Band (Michael Aquino, Deivis Garcia, Jane Keitel, Cindi Merklee, and Chris White) and Storytellers Ernio Hernandez and Paula Moscoso.
The set features vibrant mural work by
Jennifer Levine and students from Arts Unbound and ValleyArts youth
program, partners arts organizations in The Valley Arts District.
Tickets are $20 for adults
$10 for children 12 and younger
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Moo-Moo’s Magical Winter
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A Holiday Puppets Show for Children
Saturday, December 10 at 11:00 AM
Live music, interactive puppetry, and dazzling magic tricks combine in this show that brings to life the traditions of winter holidays celebrated by many different cultures. From Christmas & Chanukah, Kwanzaa to Chinese New Year, Eid Al Adha to Las Posadas, join Moo-Moo in a world of fun! Great for ages 3 and up! Puppeteer and magician “Mister Kipley” and his loveable fuzzy sidekick, Moo-Moo, for this multi-cultural celebration of winter holidays from around the world!
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SEASONAL ART EXHIBIT & SALE
November 19 - December 18
Fine art paintings, prints, photographs, craft. jewelry and collectibles
Gallery hours: Thursday - Friday 4 - 6 pm. Saturday 1 - 6pm& by appt.
Gallery closed
Saturday, December 10
YEMA Gallery
540B Freeman Street, Orange NJ 07050
In 2012 Catfish Friday will • host monthly
meetings every 2nd Saturday of the month from September - June • provide positive for artist looking for critique for their works-in-progress • offer exhibition opportunities at Yema Gallery • give up $700.00 in grants to collective artists and poets • build a community for women in the visual and literary arts
Catfish Friday and Yema Gallery are supported by ARTSETC, A 501c3 NJ Nonprofit Corporation 540B Freeman St Orange, NJ 07050 info@artsetcnow.org/ www.artetcnow.org
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EDUCATION
ORNG Ink is the youth driven, interdisciplinary Art
and Design Studio of Valley Arts created by high school students from Orange New Jersey in 2008.
Its mission is to engage young people in the development and maintenance of a sustainable commerce-based creative enterprise driven by self-expression and exploration in visual, performing, and literary arts and digital media. We provide studio, retail, exhibition space, and mentoring for young artists through yearlong free out-of-school programs that emphasize self-initiated education, motivation and evaluation.
With a primary focus on the intersection of art and culture relevant to urban youth we equip students with necessary knowledge and employable skills in creative fields that interest them, while encouraging them to develop a positive, intelligent and independent creative voice within the community.
Free of charge after school program Monday to Friday 3:00 - 6:00.
406 Tompkins Street, Orange NJ 07050
ORNG Ink Holiday Party December 17th, IronWorks 406 Tompkins Street, Orange NJ 07050 from 4 to 9pm.
ValleyArts Studio Residency Light Work Music
Over the last 6 months as resident artist at the Ironworks has been a wonderful learning and work experience we have recorded a Mixtape/Album with Sound Box Bandits and are in the process of working new music.
Lessons on the music production programs Reason 5 and ableton live with plans to showcase some production in the near future.
At Light Work Music we strive to produce a signature sound that cannot be duplicated. A sound that is heard, but more importantly felt. Our catalyst to ambition is our shared outlook on creativity, innovation, and tenacious drive. These characteristics are also imbedded in the music we create. We are always in search of new sounds and talent to work with to keep our musical palette fresh. Our production team serves individuals, independent, and major labels. By establishing a bond with our customers we create a product that is original and unique. The relationships we construct yield to an enormous web of talented individuals we consider extended team members. This bond and teamwork allows the adage many hands make light work stand true.
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 As a professional producing organization, Luna Stage is committed to educating our communities’ future artist citizens. As an expression of this commitment, Classes @ Studio Luna provide students the opportunity of working with professional artists. Playwrights, actors, directors, and choreographers all bring their experience working on Broadway and leading regional theatres, in TV, and in film to our students in a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment.
Classes @ Studio Luna are both fun and challenging. Whether you are new to the theatre arts, a passionate practitioner, or are rediscovering a dream of playing on the stage, Studio Luna has a class for you. Our students are encouraged to explore their imaginations to their fullest. Using improvisation and theatre games, they learn a process that leads to spontaneous reactions and genuine truth on stage.
The personal attention Studio Luna devotes to each student teaches them that their individuality shines strongest when they use it as part of the greater whole. Studio Luna’s emphasis on self expression and cultivating each student’s unique perspective leads to strong ensemble work and artistic collaboration.
For more information call 973.395.5551 ext. 204
Arts Unbound Mission is to provide arts education, skills building and a variety of vocational opportunities in the visual arts to youth and adults with mental, developmental and physical disabilities, seniors and at-risk youth and adults.
REGISTER NOW for Arts Unbound Fall 2011 Studio Classes
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn visual arts from our professional art instructors, Classes Starting in Sept
Painting Unbound. Ages: Older teens and adults
Experiment with a wide range of traditional and unusual painting materials
Wearable Art. Ages: Teens and adults
Imagine making your own one-of-a-kind designs that you can wear
Drawing Comics. Ages: 8 and up
Do you love comic books and always wanted to learn how to make one? AU is now offering a "create your own comic book" class. Two Saturday Classes Starting in Oct
Painting Murals. Ages: Teens and adults
Sign up now for our collaborative mural workshop that will display your work in the Valley Arts District. Enroll Online now by visiting http://www.artsunbound.org/classes.phpor for more information about our studio classes
Catfish Friday Women’s Art Collective
Communty Art Workshop for children 7 & up scheduled for Saturday December 17 from 1- 2PM
Every Wednesday is an English Class for adults 7 - 8:30PM (Dec. 7, 14 and 21)
Classes are held at Yema Gallery
540B Freeman St Orange, NJ 07050
Catfish Friday and Yema Gallery are supported by ARTSETC, A 501c3 NJ Nonprofit Corporation info@artsetcnow.org/ www.artetcnow.org
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U of O's 2011-2012 Course Catalog will be coming out soon
with all the years upcoming courses and events! If you
would like to teach a course, please contact us at
universityoforange@gmail.com!e Summer Session events HERE.
Our Mission:
The purpose of the University of Orange is to empower the people of Orange by learning from each other and calling each other to action to teach others how to use resources they already have and others they might acquire to make Orange the urban village of the 21st Century, a just and beautiful city.
History:
The University is situated on an historic, yet ever-evolving 2.2 square mile campus, the City of Orange Township. The University of Orange was founded in 2007, growing out of celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the fight for school desegregation in Orange. The University of Orange has a volunteer faculty from Orange and around the world.
Get Involved:
We believe that everyone has something to teach and everyone has something to learn. Therefore, everyone can be a student and everyone can be a teacher. Your diploma from the University of Orange will show that you care about making the world a better place. The University of Orange offers the Bachelors of Freedom
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HAT CITY KITCHEN is a new restaurant in an old building with a new vibe. Recently rated a 3 star restaurant, HCK is also a live music venue with entertainment several nights a week, offering open mic jams, blues jams and presenting national, regional and local musicians, bands and artists.
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