Friday, July 27, 2012
Bicentennial Event this Sunday - Movie in the Park
Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Bloomfield and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page. Log into Patch and add your events anytime. THIS WEEKEND AT THE MOVIES Montclair: Clearview Clairidge Cinemas Clearview Bellevue 4 Clifton: AMC Clifton Commons 16 Allwood Cinema 6 West Orange: AMC Essex Green Cinema Caldwells: Clearview Caldwell Cinema 4 Essex Running Club Junior Track Meet This Sunday the Essex Running Club is sponsoring a Junior Track Meet to introduce children to the sport of running in a low-key and fun atmosphere. Open to boys and girls ages 4-13, the track meet aims to promote self-confidence, health, sportsmanship and fun. For list of events and pre-registration…
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Playing Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Bloomfield College's Westminster Arts Center.
"Why do you believe in love?" "I don't know, you gotta have some religion." "Is that your religion?" "Well . . . I go to church an awful lot." So says Charity Hope Valentine, the lovelorn title character in Sweet Charity, Montclair Operetta Club’s spring musical about a spunky waif who tumbles in and out of love -- with often disastrous results. Sweet Charity, a universal tale of hope, love and dreams, is playing Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Bloomfield College's Westminster Arts Center. Don't miss it. The show tells the tale of a sweet and innocent young woman who works as a "dancer for hire" at the seedy Fandango dance hall and can't help attracting one scoundrel after another. Charity’s predicaments create situations that are both …
Friday, April 20, 2012
Earth Day Events and "Sweet Charity" at the Westminster Arts Center
Here are just a few events happening in the area this weekend. Click on "events" on the homepage to see more. Here are just a few events happening in and around Bloomfield this weekend. Click on "events" on the homepage to see more. IN BLOOMFIELD WHAT: Annual Spring Tricky Tray WHERE: Church of St. Valentine, 125 N Spring St, Bloomfield WHEN: Friday Doors open at 6:45 WHY GO: All proceeds from this event are donated to our church and we are, once again calling upon the generosity of our friends and parishioners to ensure its’ success. Tickets are $10 and include prizes and refreshments. Doors open at 6:45pm. No tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets please call Cathy King after 6pm at 973-429-7567. COST: $10 WHAT…
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Bloomfield College's Westminster Arts Center presents Jody Sperling and Time Lapse Dance troupe performing Friday, March 16 at 8pm
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
by Gregory Allen Founded by Jody Sperling in 2000, Time Lapse Dance is a modern dance company based in NYC that presents visual-kinetic theatre fusing experimental dance, circus arts and mesmerizing fabric-and-light spectacles. Dances reimagining the swirling, sculptural style of Loie Fuller form a core of the repertory. Other works draw on genres including aerial dance, hula-hooping stilt-walking, partner acrobatics, vaudeville and more. As Time Lapse Dance envisions a true integration of choreography, music and design, the company consists in a core roster of outstanding collaborative artists who contribute to each project. Jody Sperling is the Founder and Artistic Director of Time Lapse Dance. A dancer, choreographer and dance scholar…
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Westminster Arts Center presents visual illusions and mind-reading by Hoffman -- a treat for all ages
Wayne Hoffman will appear at the Westminster Arts Center tonight for his one-man show, "Mind Candy," a highly interactive presentation that combines mindreading and visual illusions. The Westminster Arts Center website describes the show as "A high-energy shock to the brain that will leave you questioning your senses." Hoffman was recently featured on NBC’s hit TV show Phenomenon, The Glenn Beck Show, TLC, The Discovery Network, The Howard Stern Show, and The Ellen Degeneres Show. Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students (with ID) and seniors. Westminster Arts Center 449 Franklin Street corner of Franklin & Fremont Sts Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Phone: (973) 748-9008 x279 Website: www.bccommunity.…
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Things-to-do in our area this weekend that do not require snow.
One great advantage of a snow-starved winter is the ability to enjoy nature at her most exposed – uncovered, dormant, yet teeming with life. Several events this weekend focus on birding and hiking, so take advantage of the mild forecast and hike with New Jersey Audubon. Make a birdhouse at the Environmental Center, or participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count in West Orange. For those who prefer indoor entertainment, there are concerts in our area, and lectures as well. Consider a musical or an art exhibit. Read on for details of these events and others, and feel free to add suggestions of your own in the Comments section. Birding Hike in Essex County Hatfield Swamp New Jersey Audubon will lead a hike geared for adults and children 12 …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
From tap dancing to visual illusions, WAC has a great line-up of shows all month long.
February 3 NJ Tap Dance Ensemble Presents: Tapping the Source NJTAP Ensemble returns to Westminster to kick off Bloomfield College's Black History month celebration. Come out to see an incredible evening of dance that showcases the talents of the young artist of the company performing works choreographed by the Principal Dancers of the 1st Company. 8:00 pm For tickets or information, call 973.743.0600 or visit online at njtap.org February 9, 10, 11 4th Wall Theatre Presents: The Story of My Life This musical by Neil Bartman & Brian Hill tells the story of best friends of 30 years as one struggles to write a eulogy for the other. A beautiful and moving musical play that examines friendship. 8:00pm General admission $24, Seniors $20, …
Saturday, January 14, 2012
New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts students performed “Children of Eden” for a two-night run on Friday and Saturday nights.
The young performers at the New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts played to a sold-out crowd January 13 and 14 with the two-night production, “Children of Eden.” The musical retelling of three Bible stories: “Adam and Eve”, “Cain and Able” and “Noah’s Ark” cast a new light on the age-old tales, bringing them alive for modern audiences. The crowd knew they were in for a great show from the start as the cast sang a remarkable rendition of “Let There Be,” led by Einar Gunn as “Father”. “The Spark of Creation” sung by Cindy Edwards as “Eve” was equally accomplished. Branden Mangan as “Older Cain” may have appeared unsure when he began “Lost in the Wilderness” but about halfway through his voice suddenly soared, eliciting applause from the …
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Friday, December 16, 2011
The Yates Musical Theatre Company delighted an audience of children with a one-night showing of the classic tale
With Christmas about a week away, a small army of children got an early present in the form of a theatrical event: “A Christmas Carol” at the Westminster Arts Center. Of course, some of the rambunctious youngsters risked getting on Santa’s naughty list waiting for the show to start. But once the lights went down and the show began, the children took their seats and became quickly enraptured. Produced by the Yates Musical Theatre for Children, the production began with a musical introduction by keyboardist, Jim Campadonico. He ran through a medley of Christmas carols that got the whole audience singing or mouthing the words to the songs. The play itself was that seemingly age-old story of Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserable miser who forgoes …
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449 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The Montclair Operetta Club (MOC) opens its 87th year with the rock opera, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Westminster Arts Center
The Montclair Operetta Club's Jesus Christ Superstar scored big with audiences this weekend, as the company brought the classic Andrew Lloyd Weber musical to the stage with a local cast that did it proud. Operetta Club President Richard O’Connor said Superstar was a last-minute, surprise addition to the fall theater line up. “Our season was supposed to have been ‘Anything Goes’ and ‘Evita’," he admitted. "I had a contract for the rights to ‘Anything Goes’ and . . . the next day in my email I had a rescission of those rights. So I lost our fall show." Because local theatres cannot perform shows during their Broadway runs, Evita was also axed. "After finding out that there was an “Evita” revival on the horizon, the original season was …
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Westminster Arts Center
449 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ
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