Grounds For Sculpture Oct - April 2017 Event Guide by Grounds For Sculpture

EVENT GUIDE

OCTOBER - APRIL 2017

NEW THIS SEASON JUDY BLUME WITH LEONARD LOPATE ZOE KEATING IN CONCERT BALLETX PRESENTS RATTLEX MEMBERS TRIP: GERMANY + 2 ART FAIRS

WELCOME LETTER

Dear Friends, There is so much happening at Grounds For Sculpture this season. Throughout this brochure, you will find an open invitation to experience art and nature in a whole new way. Join us for enjoyment, enrichment, time with family and friends, and inspiration. Visit the exhibitions of Elyn Zimmerman and Ned Smyth—two prominent artists with a longstanding commitment to and love of the natural environment. Zimmerman’s grand quarried stone constructions reference archeological monuments while Smyth’s large-scale works explore the intimate texture of a stone held in your hand. And through our partnership with the International Sculpture Center, also featured this season is the next generation of sculptors. We continue to expand our horticultural offerings, including the addition of a new winter garden. Join our horticulturist Michael Strengari for seasonal tours that showcase the beauty of the grounds as the brilliant colors of fall give way to winter views of the garden, revealing

the texture, structure, and bones of our wonderfully varied specimen trees. Warm up indoors with special opportunities to hear artists speak about their process, including renowned author Judy Blume, plus exciting performances by contemporary dance troupe BalletX, musician Zoe Keating, and the return of fan-favorite, Boheme Opera. Embrace your inner artist through workshops for children and adults, and round out the season with new friends during our GFS Book Club and Film for Thought series. And just a sneak peek ahead: spring 2017 marks our 25th anniversary. Stay tuned for exciting ways to celebrate this remarkable milestone with us! I hope you will visit us soon.

Gary Garrido Schneider Executive Director

THROUGH OCTOBER HORTISCULPTURE TOURS

THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, 11am FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION Departing from the Welcome Center, our seasonal HortiSculpture Tours are led by expert docents. Enjoy the majesty of the garden setting while learning about some of the plants and trees on our 42-acre campus. These tours last 90 minutes. Please sign up in the Welcome Center and be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Left: Hans Van de Bovenkamp, Sagg Portal, 2004, stainless steel, 132 x 180 x 72 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Original Purchase and Partial Gift of the Artist. Right: Seward Johnson, Erotica Tropicallis, 2005, aluminum, Styrofoam, 130 x 212.5 x 108 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc. Cover image: Ned Smyth, One to Two, 2015, patinated bronze, 1/5, 8 x 6.5 x 11 inches, Collection of the Artist, photo: Ken Ek

VISIT GFS THIS WINTER Grounds For Sculpture is open yearround and changes dramatically with each season. Visit GFS this winter to experience the quieted landscape and warm up indoors with our extraordinary exhibitions and programs. Enjoy special discounted admission this December through March, including $10 online tickets available only at groundsforsculpture.org.

Photo by Matt Yao Photography

ABOUT GFS Nestled in the heart of central New Jersey lies Grounds For Sculpture (GFS), where art and nature are always at play. At its core are more than 270 sculptures by renowned and emerging contemporary artists, each thoughtfully sited on landscaped parkland full of exotic trees and flowers. The works, many of them monumental, include those of such distinguished artists as Clement Meadmore, Anthony Caro, Beverly Pepper, Kiki Smith, George Segal, Magdalena Abakanowicz, and Isaac Witkin.

They join the enchanting works of our visionary founder Seward Johnson and many others by the finest up and coming artists of our time. Join us and discover the beauty, charm, whimsy, and inspiration that our 42 acres hold. The collection and exhibits at GFS contain art works that may be of a challenging, sensitive, and/or mature nature. Please be aware and consult GFS staff for advice if you have specific concerns.

BUY ONLINE AND SAVE

GFS now makes it even easier for you to plan your visit with timed entry tickets, available online for a discounted price. Visit groundsforsculpture.org to buy your tickets to ensure your selected visit date and arrival time are available. Whether you’re planning a visit weeks in advance or spur of the moment, purchase tickets online to expedite entry. Members, Library Pass Holders, and Anytime Pass Holders do not need to reserve tickets in advance except on event days.

GETTING HERE

(609) 586-0616 | groundsforsculpture.org

PARK HOURS

Open year-round Tuesday-Sunday 10am– 6pm, closed Mondays. GFS reserves the right to close to the public for special events.

Conveniently located near Princeton at the center of the New York-Philadelphia travel corridor in Hamilton, New Jersey, Grounds For Sculpture is easily accessible by major state and interstate roads and by rail and has ample free parking.

New this year—GFS will be open on Columbus Day (Oct. 10th) and New Year’s Day!

SHOPPING

DINING AT THE PARK

Located in the Welcome Center, our spacious and beautifully appointed Museum Shop offers a distinctive selection of merchandise.

ACCESSIBILITY

GFS is committed to offering accessible facilities and programs. Free cart tours are available on our Access-Mobile for guests with mobility challenges 11am-3pm, TuesSun. Advance reservations are recommended by calling (609) 586-0616. Scooters and wheelchairs are available to rent from the Welcome Center for a fee (limited availability). Visit groundsforsculpture.org for more information about accessibility features, including assisted-listening devices and Touch Tours for people with visual impairments.

Rat’s Restaurant | (609) 584-7800 Peacock Café | (609) 890-6015 Van Gogh Café | Open during park hours Picnic in the park! | (609) 890-6015 With 24 hour advance notice, your basket will be ready when you arrive.

EXHIBITIONS Grounds For Sculpture is pleased and honored to announce its upcoming Fall/Winter 2016-17 season featuring major solo exhibitions by two distinguished American sculptors, Elyn Zimmerman and Ned Smyth.

ELYN ZIMMERMAN: WIND, WATER, STONE

Elyn Zimmerman, Machu Picchu Diptych (right panel), Peru, 1987, gelatin silver print, 30 x 80 inches, Collection of the Artist.

EAST GALLERY AUG. 27, 2016 – JAN. 7, 2018 WEST GALLERY FEB. 18, 2017 – JAN. 7, 2018

In her stone sculptures, Zimmerman balances the sensuous materiality of magnificent slabs of quarried stone with other key elements such as water, light, and landscape. Zimmerman’s sculptures reference her attraction to archaic architectural form, a subject also captured in her lush black and white photographs on display in the East Gallery. These photographs, taken during her travels in places such as Peru, India, and Egypt, are joined by images of her many public sculptures, allowing the viewer to make the connection between her large scale public works and the form, light and composition seen in her black and white photography. Beginning in February 2017, the exhibition continues in the West Gallery which will further explore Zimmerman’s works on paper, juxtaposing works from the artist’s Elemental series, including topographical photographic collages, ink and wash drawings of moving water, and pastel drawings of clouds from her Heaven’s Breath series.

Elyn Zimmerman: Wind, Water, Stone is supported in part with a grant from the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation, the Agnes Gund Foundation and exhibition supporters. Ned Smyth, Order to Fit 1, 2015, found stones, cast concrete, 19 x 4 x 96 inches, Collection of the Artist. Photo by Ken Ek.

Ned Smyth: Moments of Matter is supported in part by the Brooke Barrie Art Fund.

NED SMYTH: MOMENTS OF MATTER MUSEUM BUILDING OCTOBER 23, 2016 – APRIL 2, 2017

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Ned Smyth, also a pioneer in public art, will exhibit his work in the Museum Building. Like Zimmerman, Smyth developed a fascination with stone. In his youth, Smyth was influenced by classical architecture and sculpture while accompanying his father, a prominent art historian, on his travels in Europe. In recent years, Smyth came across some small stones that he collected long ago and had since forgotten. His imagination was captured by the shapes of these stones that seemed reminiscent of the classical images of his youth. Featured in this exhibition are eight large sculptural works which draw inspiration from the huge cache of stones that he has collected for more than 35 years. These sculptures, and several smaller stone installations, are accompanied by more than half a dozen large format black and white photographs that further explore Smyth’s powerful obsession with definition, texture, and scale. An installation of cement and pigment based paintings on panel offer an important glimpse at the possible origins of the large stone works.

Krista Anderson, Histories, 2016, found objects, 36 x 144 x 5 inches, Collection of the Artist.

INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE CENTER’S 22ND ANNUAL OUTSTANDING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IN CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE EXHIBITION DOMESTIC ARTS BUILDING OCTOBER 23, 2016 – APRIL 2, 2017

This annual exhibition offers a glimpse into the future of contemporary sculpture as some of the most talented sculpture students, selected from hundreds of domestic and international art programs, exhibit their award-winning work in the 22nd ISC & GFS collaborative exhibition. The Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award is sponsored in part by Gertrud and Heinz Aeschlimann, Doris and Donald Fisher Fund, Johnson Art & Education Foundation, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and the Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation.

PAUL HENRY RAMIREZ: RATTLE

ON VIEW THROUGH JANUARY 8, 2017

The West Gallery features RATTLE, a site-specific installation created by Paul Henry Ramirez. Through layers of direct painting, applied canvases, sound, and other elements Ramirez transformed the gallery into a whimsical fantasy of color and energy, playing with and against the architecture of the space, creating a sculpted environment where the viewer experiences the installation on multiple sensory levels. Sponsored in part by Bank of America

EDUCATION GALLERY MEMBERS’ MUSINGS OCT. 22 – DEC. 4

An annual event at Grounds For Sculpture, this year’s Members’ Musings will be the seventh exhibition exclusively featuring artwork by members of GFS. In addition to supporting the arts, many GFS members are gifted artists themselves. This exhibition showcases the diversity of the organization’s membership through their varied artistic creations and unique inspirations. This year’s juror is Haeree Park, the Project and Event Coordinator at the Arts Access program at the Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack, New Jersey.

FOCUS ON SCULPTURE Focus on Sculpture is a juried exhibition of photographs featuring sculpture as their subject. This annual exhibition promotes sculpture as seen by members of the community through their photographs. This year’s juror is Danielle Austen, an award-winning fine art photographer specializing in intimate portraits of the environment. Submissions are being accepted via groundsforsculpture.org from October 17 through November 4.

EXHIBITIONS

JANUARY 21 – APRIL 23

ARTISTS UP CLOSE

CONVERSATIONS ON CREATIVITY: JUDY BLUME WITH LEONARD LOPATE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 6pm VIP RECEPTION; 7:30pm PROGRAM $100 VIP, $30 GENERAL, $25 MEMBER

Please join us for this very special engagement with acclaimed author Judy Blume, who found success with the 1970 novel Are You There, God? It’s Me Margaret and has written numerous beloved bestsellers for young readers and adults alike over her five decade career. In a lively discussion with award-winning WNYC radio personality, Leonard Lopate, Blume will share her thoughts on the creative process and offer audience members an intimate window into her life and work. Copies of Blume’s latest title, In the Unlikely Event, will be available for purchase on-site from local bookseller Labyrinth Books. A book signing will follow the talk. VIPs will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the author before the program during a light fare reception, receive a signed paperback copy of In the Unlikely Event, and enjoy preferred seating during the program.

Photo by Elena Seibert

Event sponsored in part by Ancero, Rutgers Institute for Improving Student Achievement, and Labyrinth Books.

FOCUS ON SCULPTURE JUROR DANIELLE AUSTEN

SATURDAY, FEB. 11, 11am FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION; NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Danielle Austen, juror for Focus on Sculpture, will discuss her selection process and the works on view. Austen is a fine art photographer specializing in intimate portraits of the environment. In 2013, Danielle was a national winner of Canon’s “Project Imaginat10n” photo competition with Director Ron Howard. Celebrity director, Biz Stone, the co-founder of Twitter, chose her winning image to help inspire his short film, “Evermore." She has also held six Artist-in-Residencies, including her most recent at Rocky Mountains National Park.

ART SALONS A relaxed and stimulating opportunity to share ideas and fine food at Rat’s Restaurant with GFS artists and your fellow patrons of the arts. All Art Salons include lunch and one glass of wine. Register online or call (609) 249-0206.

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SEWARD JOHNSON

NED SMYTH

Spend time with the visionary founder of GFS in this rare Art Salon with Seward Johnson. Known to many as the artist who created the well-loved Man-on-the-Street sculptures, Johnson is equally beloved for his Beyond the Frame and Icon series. The event starts with an exclusive visit to the artist’s studio, where you will experience the unique Van Gogh bedroom. Then, dine with Mr. Johnson as he reflects on his career, tells stories, and answers questions.

Smyth has shown his work at esteemed art museums and galleries nationally and abroad since 1974. His early work was in the minimal tradition, except that he included architectural references and created architectural spaces. Over the last decade the artist’s work has evolved from using Judeo-Christian and historical references to working with natural organic forms and images. His exhibition entitled Ned Smyth: Moments of Matter, offers a ten-year survey of his sculpture and photography, and is on view through April 2017.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7, 11am–2pm $175 MEMBERS; $225 NON-MEMBERS

THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 11am–2pm $60 MEMBERS; $75 NON-MEMBERS

MEMBER PREVIEW DAY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 10am – 2pm An exclusive opening that gives members the opportunity to preview the upcoming artistic season before it opens to the public. GFS Members can enjoy artist-led tours and talks, live performances, collections care and art-making demonstrations, film screenings, giveaways, and more! Open to GFS Members only; members can use Anytime Passes to bring additional friends or family members, or can purchase guest tickets for $18 each. RSVP’s are not required, but specific programs require registration. Gates open at 9:30am. Present your current membership card or join upon entry.

NEW MEMBER DAY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 11am – 1pm Welcome to GFS Membership! Meet in the GFS Member Lounge over light refreshments for a membership orientation with docent-led tours. This event is open to new Members who joined between May 15, 2016 and October 31, 2016. Please register by calling (609) 586-0616 ext. 243.

GFS Members! Don’t miss the world premiere of RattleX by BalletX, a collaboration between contemporary artist Paul Henry Ramirez and BalletX choreographers. For more information, see page 17.

MEMBER ADVENTURES

CUTTING-EDGE CONTEMPORARY GERMANY: SCULPTURE PROJECTS MÜNSTER, DOCUMENTA 14, AND BERLIN JULY 21-29, 2017

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the rare convergence of two extraordinary contemporary art fairs in Germany: Documenta 14, and Sculpture Projects Münster. GFS is delighted to offer its members this once-in-a-lifetime speciallydesigned tour that features both fairs plus three wonderful days in Germany’s vibrant capital city of Berlin! The tour will spend a week uncovering artistic gems, both cutting-edge and historical, with a special focus on large-scale sculpture. Explore miles of sculptures at Sculpture Projects Münster – a renowned international festival that occurs only every 10 years. Discover new sculptural works by over 150 artists from 55 different countries at Documenta – a fair presented only every 5 years. The tour ends with a private collection and great museums in magnificent Berlin, so rich in history and culture, and today the vital core of the European art scene.

MEMBER EVENTS

For complete itineraries or more information about our upcoming Members-only trips, contact the Membership Office at (609) 249-0234 or visit groundsforsculpture.org/MemberTrips.

SIGNATURE TOURS Register online or call (609) 586-0616 x243 Bruce Beasley, Dorion, 1986, stainless steel, 240 x 360 x 120 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc. Photo by dmhphotographer.com

In process faux metal patination of sculpture. Enlargement by Digital Atelier, Mercerville, NJ for TAO Restaurant. Photo by David W. Steele.

THE SEWARD JOHNSON ATELIER TOUR & DINNER AT RAT’S RESTAURANT TUESDAYS, NOV. 15 AND MARCH 28, 5:30pm $69 MEMBERS; $79 NON-MEMBERS

Tour The Seward Johnson Atelier and the cutting-edge Digital Atelier to get the inside “scoop” on how sculpture is made. Tours begin with refreshments and are led by expert staff from both The Seward Johnson Atelier and the Digital Atelier. After the tour, cap your evening with a three-course dinner at Rat’s Restaurant at 7:30pm. Reservations are required and space is limited; these tours fill up fast!

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WELLNESS WELLNESS WALKS

THURSDAYS, SEPT. 15, 29, OCT. 13, 27, NOV. 10, 9:30am $10 PER SESSION

Photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com

Enjoy a walk through the park, and explore different health and well-being topics and activities during this program sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Stoneking Physical Therapy & Wellness Centers. Sessions are aimed at mature adults interested in leading active, healthy lifestyles, and each one includes a walk, light breakfast, and presentation or demonstration. To learn more and register, visit groundsforsculpture. org. Free to residents of Trent Center East and West and members of Stoneking Physical Therapy & Wellness Centers.

HORTICULTURE AT GFS Register online or call (609) 586-0616 x243 Photo by David W. Steele

Photo by Alex Bowe

BEAUTY OF WINTER TOUR

Photo by Matt Yao Photography

COLORS OF AUTUMN TOUR

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 AND SATURDAY, OCT. 29, 10:30am $10 MEMBERS; $20 NON-MEMBERS Fall is one of the most beautiful times in the garden at Grounds For Sculpture. Join Michael Strengari, our staff horticulturist, for a 90-minute tour highlighting the seasonal beauty of the grounds and the science of plants. Includes park admission.

THURSDAY, FEB. 2 AND SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 10:30am $10 MEMBERS; $20 NON-MEMBERS

With a plethora of rare evergreen specimens, trees with curious bark, and interesting forms GFS is not to be missed in the winter. Staff Horticulturist Michael Strengari will show you the beauty of the garden in a typically overlooked time of year. Includes park admission.

HORTICULTURE AT GFS

AUTUMN CONTAINER WORKSHOP SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 10:30am AND 1pm $55 MEMBERS; $65 NON-MEMBERS

Learn to create a stunning fall container display with GFSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horticulture staff in these 90-minute workshops. Participants will learn the basics of combining plants for color and texture while creating two seasonal containers to dress up their own outdoors.

Photo by Michael Strengari

A NATURAL APPROACH TO TURF SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 11am FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION

NATURAL WREATH WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10:30am AND 1:30pm $45 MEMBERS; $55 NON-MEMBERS Natural holiday wreaths bring an understated charm to your home. These 2-hour workshops will teach you how to assemble and decorate these classic symbols of the holidays using natural materials collected from the grounds and the wild. Our horticulture staff will teach you the concepts that will allow your own creativity to take over.

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Many of us strive for a beautiful healthy lawn. Can it be done without using chemicals that are potentially harmful to living organisms and the environment? Join us for a discussion with, Matt Noonan, the owner and operator of Natural Approach LLC - Holistic Tree and Plant Care. He will discuss the concepts behind this holistic approach of caring for your lawn as well as the rest of your garden. You will also find out what Grounds For Sculpture is doing to adopt sustainable practices from staff horticulturist Michael Strengari.

Photo by Dan Benarcik

THE GARDEN CHAIR WORKSHOP

SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 12:00pm-3pm $235 MEMBERS; $245 NON-MEMBERS Led by Dan Benarcik of Chanticleer Gardens, you will construct your own Garden Chair in less than three hours with only a cordless drill/driver. No prior experience with woodworking, power tools or carpentry is necessary. This fun and industrious session will yield a finished chair for all who participate. Please bring your own cordless drill. All other materials provided.

STUDIO WORKSHOPS Register online or call (609) 586-0616 x243

HANDBLOWN GLASS ORNAMENTS

SESSION A: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 11am-3:30pm SESSION B: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 11am-3:30pm $80 MEMBERS; $95 NON-MEMBERS Back by overwhelming demand! No glassblowing experience needed. Learn the old world craft of using Glaskolben tubes and a torch to make hand-blown glass ornaments. In this fun and easy class, create 10 glass ornaments perfect for decorations or holiday gifts. Bring a shoebox and packing materials (tissue paper, bubble wrap, etc.) to transport your ornaments home. All other materials provided at workshop. Instructor: Leanne Purkis.

HAND-DYED AND PRINTED TEXTILES USING STONES WITH THE ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON

Photo by Michael S. Miller

LIGHT AND SHADOW PHOTOGRAPHY

WEDNESDAYS, NOVEMBER 9 AND 16, 10:30am-4:30pm $135 MEMBERS; $145 NON-MEMBERS Light creates shadow, shadow creates dimension, and these elements add up to amazing photography. Explore the exhibition Ned Smyth: Moments of Matter, featuring some of Smyth’s large-format black and white photographs, to understand the importance of light and shadow in composing dynamic images. Topics explored include: position and strength of light, creating a mood, and documenting textures. Image review and time for additional practice to refine your photography skills are included. Rain or shine. A digital point and shoot camera or digital SLR camera is required. Instructor: Michael S. Miller of Visions Photographic Workshops.

Create texture and visual interest in fabric using rocks, stones, and minerals as resists in silk-dyeing and printing on fabric. After exploring stone sculptures in the exhibition Ned Smyth: Moments of Matter for inspiration, participants will create three scarves and a small fabric painting. Join Master silk artist Lian Sawires in a unique exploration of handdyeing and printing techniques including stamping, rolling, and streaking, as well as a form of “stone shibori.” Stones can be inked and used for mark-making, or tied into cloth to create organic shapes and ghost images. The motifs of stones in design, exploration of rough and smooth and joining rocks and fabric will also be engaged using binding, drawing with resist materials and fabric inks. Participants may bring their own stones to the workshop or use those provided. Materials fee of $35 payable directly to the instructor. Registration is through the Arts Council of Princeton. Visit classes at artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777. Instructor: Lian Sawires.

STUDIO WORKSHOPS

SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 10am-4pm $105 MEMBER OF ACP OR GFS; $130 NON-MEMBER

CARVING, COATING, AND COLORING FOAM SCULPTURE SATURDAY, FEB. 4, 11, 18, 25, MARCH 4, 11, 18, 12-3pm $275 MEMBERS; $295 NON-MEMBERS

Exhibiting artist Ned Smyth’s sculptures of stones are made from lightweight Styrofoam, an art material that is surprisingly easy to work with. This workshop is ideal for beginners and anyone looking to experiment with an innovative sculptural process. Learn to carve Styrofoam, create an original composition, and explore technical processes for coating, finishing, and painting your sculpture. Finished works will be strong yet lightweight sculptures. Instructor: Mike Gyampo.

LEARNING TO SEE NATURE WITH PHOTOGRAPHY AND PASTEL SATURDAYS, MARCH 4 AND 11, 10am-4pm $170 MEMBERS; $190 NON-MEMBERS

Develop your artistic eye by learning to see nature in a whole new way! In this two-day workshop, challenge yourself to observe the world around you, experiment with new media, learn from incredible instructors, and be amazed at what you create. Exhibiting artist Elyn Zimmerman’s process of photographing the sky and creating pastel drawings from these photographs is the inspiration for this artistic exploration.

MARCH 4: LEARNING TO SEE NATURE WITH PHOTOGRAPHY

Image courtesy of Nancy Ori

Learning to see photographically requires looking carefully at the world around you. After discussing the art of observation with Nancy Ori, an instructor with more than 20 years teaching experience, view Zimmerman’s photography and see how she captures the essence of nature. Then, practice photographing skyscapes at GFS, where you will use the relationships of light, color, contrast, and background to create your overall composition. Wrap-up by viewing and discussing new images with the instructor. Bring your own camera and fully-charged batteries. Instructor: Nancy Ori.

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Artwork by Susan Nicholds Gephart

Jump from photography into an introductory experience in the art of pastel drawing to further develop how you see nature. Bring 3-4 printed photographs from the March 4 class as inspiration. Using colorful pastels, experiment with techniques and methods to create a handful of impressionistic cloud studies. This session will be taught by well-known pastel instructor, Susan Nicholas Gephart, who has more than 30 years teaching experience and whose pastel cloudscapes were recently featured in Plein Air Magazine.

JUST FOR KIDS & FAMILIES Register online or call (609) 586-0616 x243 Photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com Photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com

YOUNG ARTIST WORKSHOPS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1-2:30pm $15 Members; $20 non-Members. Fee is per session, per child, and includes admission to Grounds For Sculpture on the day of the workshop. Join us for fun-filled workshops for Young Artists! These 90-minute hands-on workshops are a perfect setting for kids to explore our current exhibitions and be inspired to make art.

TOTS ON TOUR!

SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 15, NOVEMBER 5, DECEMBER 17, JANUARY 28, FEBRUARY 25, MARCH 18, APRIL 22, 11am AND 1pm FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION Listen to a story, make art, and explore the grounds in handson workshops designed for 3-5 year olds. Lesson and theme changes monthly. Children must be accompanied by an adult; maximum of one adult per child please! Space is limited; firstcome, first-serve. Meets in the Welcome Center. Rain or shine! Instructor: Joslyn Johnson.

STORYTIME IN THE GALLERIES / TIEMPO DE CUENTOS EN LAS GALERĂ?AS

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 9, MARCH 9, AND APRIL 13, 10:30AM FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION; NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Both English and Spanish speakers welcome! Explore a new language through tales told by bilingual instructor Veronica Olivares, and make a hands-on art project inspired by our exhibitions. Gallery location, story, and art project change monthly. Please check groundsforsculpture.org after January 1 for story titles. Space is limited; first come, first-serve.

MOSAIC ORNAMENTS WITH PEBBLES AND PATTERNS (AGES 6-9)

Be inspired by the world around you! Visit exhibitions featuring artwork inspired by nature and search for patterns, textures, and colors. Back in the studio, young artists will work with pebbles, stones, and concrete to turn their own patterns and designs into unique mosaic ornaments. Instructor: Ruthann Perry.

FORM, SHAPE, AND SPACE IN SCULPTURE (AGES 10 AND UP)

Let your imagination run wild while creating a unique sculpture inspired by our current exhibitions! Young artists will be inspired by exploring shapes found in nature, and then create an original rock formation using sculpting materials. After forms are created they will be arranged in an environment which plays with imagination by adding portraits, pets, or props to define scale.

JUST FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Outlet Dance Project

Roy Wilson, Resting Place, 1990, painted steel, 156 x 312 x 96 inches, Grounds For Sculpture Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc, Photo by Matthew J. Wright of Figtree Photography

ICE SCULPTURE DEMONSTRATIONS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2PM FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION Let the chips fall where they may as these master carvers turn huge blocks of ice into art! Using power saws, chisels, brawn, and grit, this talented group of artists will amaze you with what and how they create!

Photo by Matt Yao Photography

GFS BOOK CLUB

SUNDAYS, JANUARY 22, FEBRUARY 26, MARCH 19, AND APRIL 23, 1pm $5 PER SESSION; INCLUDES PARK ADMISSION DAY OF EVENT Join the GFS Book Club to meet fellow book lovers and discover, discuss, and debate some truly great reads! Led by Jackie Kulesa, a librarian in Old Bridge and a passionate lover of books, art, and lively discourse, each selection we read highlights a different facet of art. This year’s selections deal with the art world or are favorite reads of the artists exhibiting at GFS this season. B.Y.O.Book!

JANUARY 22: MEMORIES, DREAMS, REFLECTIONS BY CARL JUNG, SELECTED BY NED SMYTH

As a book which inspired his artwork, this title was selected by exhibiting artist Ned Smyth. Although classified as an autobiography, Carl Jung’s work is more than a recitation of facts. Rather, he looks inward to share wisdom, memories, and “tell my personal myth...my fable...my truth.”

FEBRUARY 26: TUESDAY NIGHTS IN 1980 BY MOLLY PRENTISS

Welcome to SoHo at the onset of the eighties, where synesthetic art critic James Bennett and exiled Argentinian painter Raul Engales are brought together by Lucy Olliason, a small town beauty and Raul’s muse. As they navigate the art scene hoping to make it big, they contend with tragedy and inspiration in unexpected places.

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MARCH 19: TEACHING A STONE TO TALK BY ANNIE DILLARD, SELECTED BY ELYN ZIMMERMAN

Selected by exhibiting artist Elyn Zimmerman, this collection of short essays and meditations explores human response to the wonder of nature.

APRIL 23: PRICELESS: HOW I WENT UNDERCOVER TO RESCUE THE WORLD’S STOLEN TREASURES BY ROBERT K. WITTMAN AND JOHN SHIFFMAN

Robert K. Wittman, founder of the FBI’s Art Crime Team, pulls back the curtain on his career, revealing the stories behind his recoveries of priceless art and antiquities and his expansive knowledge of art and art history.

JUST FOR TEENS HACK YOUR WAY INTO ART SCHOOL SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION

Are you thinking of applying to art school or in the process of creating a portfolio for the school of your dreams? Stop stressing and come get some insight into the process! In these two sessions, you’ll learn useful tips and helpful hacks for putting your artwork out there and letting it shine. Choose one session or attend both. Great for anyone interested in applying for an undergrad art program. Advance registration required; to register visit groundsforsculpture.org.

DOCUMENT WHAT YOU DO

@#$%*! I’M AN ARTIST, NOT A WRITER!

Finished artwork won’t get you into school all on its own; you’ve got to document and share it. Take your photo skills to the next level, and learn how to shoot your work—or lattes, or lunches—like a pro in this 90-minute session! Instructor: Ken Ek.

Let’s face it: Writing an artist’s statement isn’t easy. This 90-minute session will teach you how to assemble the ingredients you need to write a statement that truly reflects your unique voice and artwork, a requirement on just about every college application out there.

10:30am OR 12:45pm

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ARTISTS IN ACTION

Photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com

Grounds For Sculpture is home to many outstanding artists, and Artists in Action is your chance to see what we mean. Kick off the spring season as our GFS artists open their studios to you. Watch them work. View their latest efforts. Ask questions. Do it all to music performed by fine local artists and get inspired to take part in our upcoming season of hands-on workshops. For more info, please visit our website after March 1. Rain or shine!

SPECIAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 11am-4pm FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION

“FILM FOR THOUGHT” SERIES FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION

Matinee day at GFS! This popular film series features unique and specially curated selections inspired by the artists and work in the Fall/Winter 2016-17 exhibition season. Held indoors, this 3-installment series of documentary film offers a thought-provoking look at how a sense of place can shape the human experience and create a collective consciousness through collaborative art. Following each film, share your thoughts during a casual discussion led by experienced guest moderators.

BLANK CITY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 3pm SNOW DATE: FEBRUARY 5 Made on DIY shoestring budgets with the pioneering musicians, visual artists, performers, and derelicts that ruled Downtown NYC, the films surveyed in Blank City document an exhilarating cultural landscape. From the late 70s through the mid-80s, when the East Village was still a wasteland of cheap rent and cheaper drugs, these directors created bold works that would go on to profoundly influence the development of independent film as we know it today. Featured players include acclaimed directors Jim Jarmusch and John Waters, actor-writer-director Steve Buscemi, Blondie’s Debbie Harry, hip-hop legend Fab 5 Freddy, and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth. [94 mins]

STATION TO STATION

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 3pm SNOW DATE: FEBRUARY 26 A train travels 4,000 miles across North America with a revolving community of artists and musicians who collaborate on recordings, artworks, films, and 10 “happenings” across the country. Station to Station is a feature-length film made up of 62 one-minute films. With each changing minute, the film explores creativity through a different artist, musician, place or perspective, ultimately revealing a larger sense of modern expression transcending the individual voices. [72 mins]

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LIFE IN A DAY

SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 3pm SNOW DATE: MARCH 19 What do you get when you ask the people of the world to chronicle a single day in their lives? You get 80,000 submissions with 4,500 hours of footage from 192 countries. In this film produced by Ridley Scott, Director Kevin Macdonald has taken this raw material, all shot on July 24, 2010, and created a 90-minute homage to what it means to be human in the world today. This documentary, shot by film-makers all over the world, serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010. [95 mins]

PERFORMANCES WORLD PREMIERE! AND X-PROCESS TALK FOR GFS MEMBERS ONLY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 6:30pm ALL TICKETS: $45

GFS Members are invited to a world premiere performance of RattleX! This special preview begins with a process talk led by BalletX Founder, Artistic and Executive Director Christine Cox, Associate Artistic Director, Tara Keating, and RATTLE artist, Paul Henry Ramirez. Be among the first to see the full program premiere, and close the evening with a Meet & Mingle reception with BalletX choreographers and dancers over hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. This program is standing room only.

Andrea Yorita. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev

RATTLEX

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 12pm & 2pm FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION Grounds For Sculpture and BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, present RattleX—a collaboration between contemporary artist Paul Henry Ramirez and BalletX choreographers, in dialogue with RATTLE. This original program draws inspiration from RATTLE’s vibrant imagery, as BalletX choreographers and dancers translate color, anatomy, and architecture into evocative movement. This program is standing room only. For more information on BalletX, please visit balletx.org.

PINT, PIE, AND PROCESS:A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL’S ENCORE PERFORMANCE

Chloe Felesina. Photo by Alexander Iziliaev

Following the final performance of this rare collaboration, we invite you to take a peek “behind the curtain” while you mingle with friends, network with other young professionals, and meet BalletX dancers over a pint of beer and pizza. This program is standing room only.

GUILD FOR EARLY MUSIC

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 12:30–5pm FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION Join us for the 12th annual Guild for Early Music Festival and experience Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music played and sung by numerous regional performance groups simultaneously, announced by hosts of WWFM - The Classical Network. Beginning with the youth string orchestra, Stretto, enjoy this unique blend of classic musical genres among the contemporary artwork of GFS with strolling musicians and a “petting zoo” of historical instruments! Sculpture tours will be offered on this year’s theme recognizing 12 years of this event: “The Zodiac and the Night Sky.”

Photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com

SPECIAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, OCT. 8, 6pm ALL TICKETS: $25

OUTLET DANCE PROJECT The Outlet Dance Project Returns for its 12th annual festival at GFS! Join us for this dynamic and magical journey through Grounds For Sculpture and experience dance and GFS in a whole new way! For more info, please visit theoutletdanceproject.com.

DANCE ON FILM FESTIVAL

DAY OF DANCE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2pm FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION

Experience an evening of stunning dance films from around the globe produced and created by women filmmakers and choreographers. Weaving together memory, place, history, and movement, these site specific works offer a unique and memorable viewing experience. The screening will be followed by a brief Q & A with the artists. All tickets: $15. Park admission day of film festival included. Advance purchase includes admission for Day of Dance on 10/30.

This family friendly event provides women choreographers of all dance genres an opportunity to share their artistic vision through stage performance and site-specific dance. The festival is committed to collaboration, community building, interdisciplinary experimentation, and the exploration of the audience/performer relationship. Featuring indoor and outdoor performances, it’s a wonderful way to encounter the beauty of Grounds For Sculpture.

ZOE KEATING IN CONCERT

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 8pm $35 NON-MEMBERS; $30 MEMBERS; $28 STUDENTS

Photo courtesy of the artist.

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Zoe Keating is a one-woman orchestra. Born in Canada and classically trained from the age of eight, she spent her 20’s dabbling in computer software while moonlighting as a cellist in rock bands. Inevitably, she combined the two and developed her signature style. Using a cello and a foot-controlled laptop to record layer upon layer of cello, the result is lush, beautiful, and other-worldly music. From 2002–2006 she was a member of the cello-rock group Rasputina—and as a cellist and arranger, she’s worked with artists including Imogen Heap, DJ Shadow, Curt Smith, and Paolo Nutini and performed live on NPR, television, in medieval churches, punk clubs, and even outdoors in the Nevada desert. A night of exceptional music not to be missed!

SONIC EVOLUTION: A FAMILY PERFORMANCE WITH CELLO FURY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 11am & 2pm FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION

Cello Fury’s three classically trained cellists and drummer perform high-energy original music, classical pieces, and contemporary cover songs demonstrating how this cuttingedge quartet’s original and organic crossover sound bridges classical and rock music. Audience members will learn about the string and percussion families, compare and contrast musical styles, explore sound effects, discover how technology can be applied to a classical art form, and participate directly in this exciting and energizing program.

Mercedes (Maja Lisa FritzHuspen), Remendado (Christopher Hodson), Carmen (Julia Mintzer), Dancairo (Charles Schneider) and Frasquita (Brynn Terry) Boheme Opera NJ Carmen April 2016

A BOHEME OPERA HOLIDAY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7pm FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION

Join us as Boheme Opera performs selections from composers Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini chosen to enhance the emotions and senses evoked by the photographic exhibition of Elyn Zimmerman: Wind, Water, Stone. Boheme singers will focus on the exotic locales of Zimmerman’s photographs as well as the healing and destructive powers of wind, water, and stone. The evening will conclude with traditional holiday music and a sing-along during this fifth annual holiday presentation.

THE ART OF DINING Photo by David W. Steele

TEA TIME AT THE PEACOCK CAFÉ WINTER TEA

SATURDAY, DEC. 3, 4–6pm

VALENTINE’S DAY TEA SATURDAY, FEB. 11, 4–6pm

EASTER TEA

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 4–6pm

$35/PERSON; DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX OR GRATUITY This season, we bring you three occasions to join us for tea at the Peacock Café. No matter which event you attend, you’ll savor your own little pot of tea and a delicious selection of scones, finger sandwiches, and other special delights appropriate to the season. First, we kick off the holiday season with a special Winter Tea. Then, it’s a cuppa with sweetie during our Valentine’s Tea. Our final tea of the season is an Easter Tea, to welcome glorious spring. Please note that space is quite limited for these engagements and reservations are required. Park admission must be paid separately. To reserve, please call (609) 890-6015.

RAT’S RESTAURANT Please visit ratsrestaurant.com for Rat’s winter hours.

COOKING CLASSES WITH THE RAT’S CULINARY TEAM–A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT!

THE CUISINE OF SPAIN

VEGETARIAN CUISINE

Join Rat’s Culinary Team headed by David Perini for the seventh season of cooking classes at Rat’s Restaurant. This year the culinary team will teach you how to prepare dishes from the great regions of Spain. In addition, Rat’s own wine expert Derik Fontana will present wine and beverage pairings to help you select the perfect complement to your meal.

Vegetarian cooking is becoming more and more popular and diverse with varied cuisines influenced by cultures from around the world. This four-week course will have an emphasis on spices, exotic ingredients, and interesting cooking techniques. In addition, Rat’s own beverage expert will present New York wine and beverage pairings to help you select the perfect complement for your dinner.

SESSION ONE (MONDAYS): JANUARY 9, 16, 23, AND 30 SESSION TWO (TUESDAYS): JANUARY 10, 17, 24, AND 31

SESSION ONE (MONDAYS): FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 27 SESSION TWO (TUESDAYS): FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 28

THE ART OF DINING

Class sessions are offered on Monday and Tuesday evenings beginning at 6pm. Students must select the Monday or Tuesday track. Tuition for each four-week session is $350 per student, must be pre-paid, and is non-refundable. Class size is limited to 14 students per session. Registration fills up quickly. If you are interested in participating, please call 609-584-7800 to reserve your space now. Please note: Due to the high demand for these classes, students may only sign up for one session.

SPECIAL EVENTS SING-A-LONG WITH SCULPTURE

SELECT EVENINGS OCT.-DEC. Seward Johnson can’t wait for sing along season. He loves to lead his favorite songs when he’s here. He can’t promise when, but he hopes he will see you soon. In the meantime, gather around the piano at Rat’s Restaurant for a nostalgic night of song led by Adam Weitz with pianist Phil Orr. Grab a happy hour cocktail, choose a song from our songbook, and join in the fun as we sing standards from the likes of Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Cole Porter, and more. THURS., OCT. 13, 5-7pm THURS., OCT. 27, 5-7pm THURS., NOV. 3, 5-7pm THURS., NOV. 10, 5-7pm THURS., NOV. 17, 5-7pm THURS., DEC. 1, 5-7pm THURS., DEC. 8, 5-7pm

OCTOBER

COMEDY NIGHT

THURSDAY, OCT. 6, 5-8pm

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 8:30pm ADVANCE TICKETS (BY OCT. 7) $25; $30 AT THE DOOR

Dust off your lederhosen and/or dirndl, raise a glass, and celebrate with us during Oktoberfest. Join us for bratwurst, giant Bavarian pretzels, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken legs, burnt end sandwiches, and great brews from 5pm-8pm.

Local comic celebrity Helene Angley visits for another night of raucous laughs! With a talented line up of well-seasoned comics who have shined on television and on stages throughout the tri-state area, this is a night of fun for adults only (21+). Seating is limited and these shows sell out. Dine à la carte at Rat’s prior to the show and receive 20% off your food bill (beverages not included). Advanced purchase tickets are non-refundable. For reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

OKTOBERFEST

HAUNTED CLUB RAT’S

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10pm TILL THE ZOMBIES GO TO SLEEP!

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Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches, bats, zombies, and rats! Drink bloodlust cocktails and witches brew and dance until the wolves howl. No cover if you wear a costume—otherwise we take a finger and $20 at the door. Best costumes get out alive with a $100 gift card to Rat’s. For information, please call (609) 584-7800.

NOVEMBER TASTE OF RATS

TUESDAY–THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER Warm your spirit and feed your soul (and belly) with this tantalizing offer. Beginning Tuesday, November 1, join us for a special $39/3-course dinner and a selection of half-priced wines. For reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, SEATING AT 12pm & 2:30pm We at GFS and Rat’s Restaurant have a lot to be thankful for and we invite you to share that warmth by having your Thanksgiving dinner here! Bring the whole family or enjoy a quiet afternoon with a special loved one as you feast on a traditional sumptuous meal prepared by the Rat’s culinary team from the harvest of regional growers and farms. For pricing information or to make a reservation, please call (609) 584-7800.

DECEMBER Photo by Jordan Brian

NEW YEAR’S EVE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 Fling out the old year and ring in the new with delicious food and wonderful company at Rat’s Restaurant. Dine à la carte or indulge in a special five-course tasting menu created by the Rat’s culinary team. Then welcome the New Year with a dance party in the Pavilion complete with a midnight champagne toast! Reservations required for this exclusive evening and can be made by calling (609) 584-7800.

JANUARY WINTER HAPPY HOUR WITH COMPLIMENTARY HAPPY HOUR DISPLAY

NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH

FRIDAYS, JAN. 13 - FEB. 24

SUNDAY JANUARY 1, 11am–3pm $49 FOR ADULTS PLUS TAX AND SERVICE $18 FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12, UNDER 5 NO CHARGE

Join us Fridays from 4pm- 7pm January 15 through February 26 and enjoy small plates during Happy Hour with the purchase of a cocktail, beer, or wine.

Start your year out right by treating yourself to the famous Rat’s brunch buffet, featuring decadent hot breakfast and lunch favorites, perfectly composed salads, house-made charcuterie, chilled seafood, plus carving and omelet stations. Please call Rat’s Restaurant at (609) 584-7800 for reservations.

WINE & YOGA NIGHT

Join us for four fun evenings of yoga and wine. Stretch, laugh, and breathe your way into a relaxed state, then top it off with wine! Our sommelier will take care of the vino while you let the stress fall away. All levels, especially beginners, are welcome. Bring your own mat. Instructor: Lindsey Coolidge, Dhyan Yoga. Please call Rat’s Restaurant at (609) 584-7800 for reservations.

WHISKEYS OF THE WORLD DINNER THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 6pm

Join us as the Rat’s culinary team prepares a five-course American cuisine and whiskey pairing. What a perfect way to spend a chilly January night tasting one of a kind food and sipping great whiskey from around the world. For information, pricing, and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

THE ART OF DINING

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 3, 10, 17, AND 24, 6–8pm CLASSES ARE $35 EACH AND INCLUDE WINE 10% DISCOUNT ON A FOUR-PACK OF CLASSES

SUNDAY SUPPER IN RAT’S KITCHEN

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2–6pm $49 FOR ADULTS; $18 CHILDREN 5-12; CHILDREN 4 AND UNDER NO CHARGE The Super Bowl is next Sunday, so why not come to Rat’s and enjoy a classic Sunday supper presented in Rat’s beautiful Kitchen. Stroll through the expansive kitchen and watch the Rat’s culinary team prepare rotisserie chicken, fresh pasta with Sunday gravy, carved roast sirloin, chilled seafood, and all the classic side dishes and salads and desserts.

FEBRUARY HAPPY HOUR AT RAT’S WITH COMPLIMENTARY HAPPY HOUR DISPLAY FRIDAYS, JAN. 13 - FEB. 24

Join us Fridays from 4pm-7pm January 13 through February 24 and enjoy small plates during Happy Hour with the purchase of a cocktail, beer, or wine.

BREAKFAST FOR DINNER

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 6pm

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND DINNER

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Bring your sweetheart to Rat’s and enjoy a sumptuous tasting menu paired with a selection of wines. Or choose from a special Valentine’s Weekend drink menu featuring hand-crafted cocktails, Champagne, and sparkling wines from around the world. Rat’s will also offer its seasonally inspired à la carte dinner menu Saturday and Tuesday evening. For reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

There aren’t many things more romantic than enjoying a lazy breakfast morning with your special someone. Extend your Valentine’s Celebration at Rat’s as we present “Breakfast for Dinner.” Commemorate the holiday with a less traditional version of a wonderful dining experience. Enjoy a five-course tasting menu featuring our “twist” on breakfast favorites. Our mixologist will pair sparkling wines and cocktails to make you feel like lounging under the covers all evening. For information, pricing, and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

CLUB RAT’S

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 10pm - 2am

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Calling all party people! Club Rat’s, our one-night-only Pop-Up Club opens its doors for dancing and cocktails in the lounge and pavilion. Dance to the nonstop beats of our DJ and enjoy cocktail and drink specials ‘til 2am.

MARCH TASTE OF RATS

THURSDAYS IN MARCH Warm your spirit and feed your soul (and belly) with this tantalizing offer. Beginning Thursday, March 2, join us for a special $39/3-course dinner and a selection of halfpriced wines. For reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

COMEDY NIGHT

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 8:30pm $25 IF PURCHASED BY MARCH 4 OR $30 AT THE DOOR– LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE Local comic celebrity Helene Angley returns for another night of raucous laughs! With a talented line up of well-seasoned comics who have shined on stages throughout the tri-state area and television, this is a night of fun for adults only (21+). Dine à la carte at Rat’s prior to the show and receive 20% off the food portion of your dinner. Advanced purchases of tickets are non-refundable. For information, pricing and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

STREET FOODS OF THE MIDDLE EAST THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 6pm

“Exotic” “mysterious” and “compelling” are some of the words that come to mind when describing the street foods of the Middle East. Rat’s culinary team will present a very special five-course tasting event featuring foods from locales stretching from Turkey to Israel. Similarly far-reaching wines and beers will be paired to enhance each course. For information, pricing and reservations please call 609-584-7800.

APRIL CUISINE AND WINES OF GREECE THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 6pm

Greek cuisine is some of the best in the world. Surrounded by the sea, Greece has amazing cuisine with common characteristics of Italy. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of vegetables, olive oil, grains, fish, wine, and meat including lamb, poultry, rabbit, and pork. We celebrate this fascinating cuisine with a seasonally inspired five-course tasting menu paired with the great wines of Greece. For information, pricing and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

EASTER BRUNCH IN RAT’S KITCHEN

SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 11am–5pm $59 FOR ADULTS PLUS TAX & SERVICE; $22 FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12; CHILDREN 4 AND UNDER NO CHARGE Celebrate spring in royal fashion at the event that is always a guest favorite! Explore Rat’s beautiful kitchen and savor perfectly composed salads, breads and house-made charcuterie, chilled seafood, breakfast and lunch entrées, carving and omelet stations, and scrumptious desserts! Please call Rat’s Restaurant at (609) 584-7800 for reservations.

HOSTING YOUR EVENT AT GFS

Photo by Marie Labbancz

For the perfect party, picturesque wedding, or most inspired business meeting yet, consider hosting your event at GFS. With many creative spaces for groups large or small, customizable food and beverage packages, and a team dedicated to helping realize your vision, you can focus on your guests and leave the details to us. Call (609) 586-1303 to begin planning your event today.

Photo by Ashley Bartoletti

Programming is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the Johnson Art and Education Foundation, Bank of America, and many others. All artworks pictured in this guide are courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc. or the artist, unless otherwise noted.

Agnes Gund Foundation American Express Bank of America Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. Foundation Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation Institute for Museum and Library Services Investors Bank Janssen Foundation John Ben Snow Foundation Johnson Art and Education Foundation Karma Foundation Marriott Princeton at Forrestal NJ Council for the Humanities National Endowment for the Arts New Jersey State Council on the Arts PNC Foundation South Jersey Industries, Inc. The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation The Roma Bank Community Foundation

Our work is made possible through the generosity of the following corporations, foundations, and agencies:

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