MSU Dept of Theater & Dance “Celebrating Rodgers & Hammerstein”

Meet the Broadway performers of tomorrow! This trip through great moments in the musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein features Montclair State University musical theatre students about to embark on their careers. They’ll share classic songs from Carousel, Oklahoma, The King and I, The Sound of Music, and other favorites.

There will be a limited amount of seats available for this performance and only to registered guests. Please reserve a seat below and click “submit”. Face masks should be worn indoors at our events unless you are eating or drinking. The concert is free. Suggested donation: $10.

Sunday, February 12, 2-3:30pm Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair | 973-744-4752 www.montclairfoundation.org

Mardi Gras Celebration with Thaddeus Expose

It’s Mardi Gras Time! Thaddeus Expose is heading up a group of outstanding musicians. If you have been or ever wanted to go to New Orleans to experience Mardi Gras, here is your chance.

Thaddeus Exposé made his debut at the Morris Museum last year and returns to bring NOLA back to Morristown for his second annual Mardi Gras Celebration! This extravaganza will have you dancing in the aisles or in your seat!

Thaddeus Exposé was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a professional jazz bassist, composer, recording artist and successful inventor of the “BowStopper” and the author of two books, The Ultimate Jazz Method and Can’t Catch Me.

Thaddeus Expose–M/C, Bass and Vocals; Ayana Lowe–Vocals; Oscar Perez–Piano; Gordon Lane–Drums; Marty Eigen–Sax & Clarinet; Peter Lin–Trombone; Randel Haywood–Trumpet.

Sunday, February 19, 3pm Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown 973-971-3706 www.morrismuseum.org

“Rhythm & Blues” An Exhibition

In honor of Black History Month, Studio Montclair, Inc. is delighted to present “Rhythm & Blues,” our first exhibition of the new year. Celebrating the intersection between music and art in its many permutations, the exhibit examines the visual artist’s perceptions of the rhythm and blues musical traditions. Included are paintings, drawings, mixed media, electronic, and digital art.

According to curator Onnie Strother, “the music known as rhythm and blues combines many different genres and traditions, including Jazz, Gospel, Spirituals, Hip Hop, and the Blues. R&B rests on a fusion of styles that express the many facets of the Black experience. This exhibit uses the R&B tradition as a springboard for artists to create artworks that invoke the energy, spirituality, and coolness of the Black experience, keeping in mind that, as Duke Ellington says, ‘It won’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.”

Thursday, February 2-Friday, March 10

Studio Montclair Gallery

127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair | 862-500-1447 www.smi@studiomontclair.org

Musical Theatre Conservatory: Broadway Boot Camp Auditions!

Camp Dates: July 5-22, 2023

Professional, personalized training in singing, dancing, tv acting, comedy, song interpretation, stage combat, auditioning, make-up and more! Meet and study with agents and Broadway personalities! Final show, pool party, and Showcase!

The audition dates are: February 4, 11, 18 and 25. Appointments can also be scheduled during the week on zoom or in person. Call Randy at 973-868-6259 to schedule an appointment!

Salsa Lessons

Salsa Lessons with Joselyne Salomon and Christiano Jay. Light buffet with a Latin flair—plus two glasses of Sangria. DJ Gio. Latin/salsa music until 9:30pm.

Couples & singles are welcome! Reservations recommended. $65 plus tax & tip.

Thursday, February 9

Buffet at 6pm

Performance & Lessons at 7pm Il Vecchio Cafe 234 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell

Reservations Recommended: 973-226-8889 Opt. 1 Ilvecchiocafe.com

MARBLE & GRANITE

998 Pompton Avenue Cedar Grove 973.857.3655 www.ApexMarbleTile.com

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Life Lessons for Women

Friday, February 17 & 24, 7:30pm-9pm

Location Sue Waldman’s Office

Local women, do you feel like something is missing in your life but can’t seem to identify it? Would you like to ‘fall in love’ with your life? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, burned out, overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself, others and the world? Discover where you reside in the story of your life. Would you like to change your narrative to self empowerment? Join Verona Psychotherapist and Inspirational Life Coach, Sue Waldman for an enlightening evening of self discovery and reclaim your forgotten dreams, longings and aspirations. Learn essential ‘Life Lessons’ support group to take charge of your life and take care of yourself while living your passion and purpose. Share your own feminine medicine and wisdom. This in-person gathering is held small to ensure an intimate, safe experience. Advance registration required. Call Sue Waldman’s office at 973-857-9090.

Relax, Restore & Renew

Friday, February 3 & 10, 7:30pm-9pm Location Sue Waldman’s Office

Local women, give yourself the gift of connecting with your heart and Relax, Restore and Renew your body and spirit. Join, Psychotherapist and Spiritual Life Coach, Sue Waldman, while she facilitates a relaxed, comforting and peaceful guided visualization on Self Love. Mindfulness, as a way of life, focuses on cultivating a wholesome mind that will produce positive thoughts that contribute to your well being, simultaneously, the well-being of the whole world. Using breath work, guided imagery, Karuna Reiki®, shamanic drums, Tibetan chimes, and aromatherapy, learn the techniques of quieting your mind and enjoy the deep, lasting benefits of this ancient practice on your mind, body and spirit. Outcomes such as: reduction of stress, increased ability to concentrate, freedom from anxiety, increased learning, improved memory and health. No experience needed. Advanced registration required. Call Sue Waldman’s office at 973-857-9090.

Torn Asunder Premieres at Luna Stage

Luna Stage launches its 2023 season with Obiewinner and Pulitzer-nominee Nikkole Salter’s Torn Asunder, a searing historical drama. Set in the years leading up to and immediately following emancipation, Torn Asunder is the story of a formerly enslaved woman’s quest to reunite with her husband and son.

The play is inspired by Dr. Heather Andrea Williams’ book Help Me Find My People, praised by the New York Times for its “revelation of the bonds forged by the collective grief and resilient love of a people finding themselves.” Williams details the poignant and often fruitless, “information wanted” advertisements placed in newspapers by formerly enslaved people searching for missing loved ones, as well as heartbreaking stories of separation and the complexities of freedpeople’s lives as they navigated unspeakable loss.

As part of Luna’s commitment to equity and access, all tickets are offered on a sliding scale ($10-$80) and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

February 2-26, 2023

Luna Stage, 555 Valley Road, West Orange | www.lunastage.org/torn-asunder

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Unique Photo Workshops

Understanding Your Camera I: The Basics

Tuesday, February 7, 11am-1pm & 6:30-8:30pm

You have a digital camera, and you know that the images are going to be far superior to the ones captured by your point-and-shoot camera, but maybe you’re not sure how that happens. This class is for beginners to amateur photographers looking to gain a better understanding of the automated modes and features, as well as the manual control and capabilities, of your digital SLR or mirrorless camera.

Get instruction on the importance of understanding the fundamentals (such as depth of field, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, metering, white balance, reading histograms, on camera flashes, lenses) and how they will affect your photos! In the second half of the class, the students will work with their cameras and apply what they have learned. The buttons and settings will be much easier to manipulate, and each student will have developed the ability to capture the images closer to their vision.

Macro Photography at Longwood Gardens

Saturday, February 1, 10am-1pm

It’s a fine time to exercise your macro photography at Longwood Gardens with Michael Downey! Their Conservatory is one of the world’s great greenhouse structures and shelters 20 indoor gardens and 5,500 types of plants. At present, there are 195,668 square feet—or 4.5 acres—of covered display, production, and research greenhouses.

Once everyone has met up with Michael, he will distribute tickets and then begin the seminar. He’ll go over settings, techniques, and tips for photographing flowers and macro photography. Michael will also have some accessories and tools that will help you get the best photos possible! A leisurely stroll through the display areas takes about 1½ hours and covers about ½ mile.

Introduction to Lightroom Classic CC

Saturday, February 18, 11am-3pm

Join Adobe Certified instructor Blake Taylor for this hands-on class that will introduce you to Adobe Lightroom Classic CC! By following a photographic workflow, participants will first learn how to import digital photos into Lightroom. From there, you will learn different ways to manage your photos, make one-click adjustments, to making more advanced adjustments using the controls that Lightroom offers. Participantes also experiment with Lightroom’s non-destructive environment by enhancing a variety of photos by working within Lightroom’s Library and Develop modules. By the end of the class, you will have a much stronger working knowledge of the program and be ready to apply what you learned to your own photos.

Unique Photo

123 US Hwy 46 (West), Fairfield | 973-377-2007 www.uniquephoto.com