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THE SPIRIT OF
Autumn 2021
New Eagle Exhibit
Soars at
Essex County
Turtle Back Zoo
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Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Essex County Executive
and the Board of
County Commissioners
Daniel K. Salvante
Director of Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Affairs
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Dear Friend,
As summer ends, and we begin to think about the many wonders of the fall season,
we look forward to enjoying the beautiful foliage, holidays, and family fun. You
should never be at a loss for something to do with all the events and activities that
have become staples of the season in Essex County.
Our Department of Parks and Recreation is ready for an exciting fall season! One
of the most popular events is always the Strut Your Mutt Canine Costume Parades
Eagle
habitat
and Contests. Pet enthusiasts come out with the most creative and imaginative
costumes for their canines. The parades, held at the Brookdale Dog Park, Branch
Brook Dog Park and Grover Cleveland Park, are lots of fun and we encourage you
to participate or just come cheer them on, even if you don’t own a pet.
Essex County is one of the most diverse areas and is well known for our thriving Soars to
arts communities. As you peruse this magazine, you’ll read about the exciting
happenings at the many museums, historic sites, art galleries, libraries and theaters.
We also encourage you to walk the trails or visit one of the parks in our historic
New Heights at
Parks System and witness the leaves change colors. Weekends are the perfect
time to spend quality time with friends and family and you can do so right here in Essex County
A stream and deep pool create an only a little over 400 eagle nests
Essex County!
Together we will continue Putting Essex County First.
Turtle Back Zoo area for cooling off and bathing and remained. The Bald Eagle was
a new indoor den area allows animal identified as a protected endangered
care staff access to the eagles for species. Forty years later, the eagle
Background on training and husbandry purposes. population had grown to almost
the new habitat Native landscaping allows our guests 30,000 nests, and the Bald Eagle
to visualize the birds in what would be was delisted and protections were
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. In 2021, the Essex County Turtle
Essex County Executive their natural habitat removed! Just this year, the annual
Back Zoo opened a newly renovated
and updated Bald Eagle exhibit. U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
The previous exhibit had sustained Bald Eagle census noted 71,400 eagle nesting
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. severe tree damage during a pairs just in the lower 48 states.
For vaccination information, visit EssexCOVID.org hurricane in 2019 and was in need Conservation Success Zoological facilities along with
or call 973-877-8456. of extensive repairs. Essex County The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus rescue and rehabilitation centers
Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. leucocephalus) is found throughout assist in conservation efforts by
took this as an opportunity to reaffirm North America and is known as the housing Bald Eagles that are no
Turtle Back Zoo’s commitment to
national emblem of the United States. longer able to live in the wild and
Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. highlight this iconic species.
A Federally managed species, the educating our guests about their
Essex County Executive “We are pleased to open a new Bald eagle is a true conservation ecology and conservation story.
and the Board of County Commissioners and improved Bald Eagle Exhibit in success story, due in no small part to Bald Eagles are regulated by USFW
our Wild New Jersey area. This will the Endangered Species Act of 1973. and a special permit is needed in
Daniel K. Salvante enhance our visitors’ experience In 1967, hunting and pesticides were order to have the privilege of
Director of Parks, Recreation and and provide them with a better decimating populations and housing them.
Cultural Affairs viewing area to see the bald eagles,”
DiVincenzo said. “Welcoming
Freedom as the newest member
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of our animal family displays the
Wayne L. Richardson, President important role that zoos have in
Carlos M. Pomares, Vice President conservation efforts and raising
Tyshammie L. Cooper Leonard M. Luciano awareness about the dangers
Brendan W. Gill Robert Mercado that threaten wildlife and the
Romaine Graham Patricia Sebold environment,” he added.
Rufus I. Johnson
The new habitat provides ample
This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on
vertical space reaching 25 feet above
the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the ground, with central perching on an
Arts. The Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs received an operating sup- American sycamore, which allows
port grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department
of State.
the birds to perch at various heights.
2 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 3
New Bald Eagle habitat Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation
September 11th MEMORIAL
Meet our
Residents pedestal and honors the 343 New York City
firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty
on September 11, 2001. A Memorial Grove
features seven dogwood trees which each
BALD EAGLES
represent the locations and airplane flights
Adak is estimated to be around 30 involved in the tragedy and are each marked
years old and she has been at TBZ with a bronze plaque. These include the World
since 1997. As with all Bald Eagles Trade Center North and South Towers, the
housed at zoological facilities, Adak Pentagon, American Airlines Flights 11 and 77,
is non-releasable. She was found in
and United Airlines Flights 175 and 93.
Alaska and had sustained an injury
on her left wing that prevents her In 2004, the Essex County Eagle Rock
from being able to fly. September 11th Memorial was awarded
the New Jersey Recreation and Park
Freedom is our 5-year-old male with Association’s Excellence in Design Award
a truly remarkable story. In 2016, The Essex County 9/11 Memorial at Eagle Rock Reservation at its annual meeting. Over the years, several
he was found dangling by his foot, additions have been added to the memorial
entangled in a rope 75 feet up in a to highlight other heroes, beautify its area,
Adak Freedom This September marks the 20th ceremony. The memorial is comprised of
tree. The eagle had been spotted
anniversary of the tragic of events of several elements, each reflecting different and supplement its features. Dedicated
two and half days prior and was
one of the many sycamore branches. bellied sliders out there as well. September 11, 2001. Thousands came to aspects of the loss and sacrifices of that day. on September 11, 2009, the Flight Crew
presumed dead. However, a US
Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation on Memorial is comprised of a granite pedestal
Army veteran sharp shooter insisted The turtles enjoy the large pond or Thanks to our nation’s dedication and The Wall of Remembrance, completed and
the bird was still alive and worked that day to watch in shared disbelief from its dedicated on September 14, 2003, is a 120- on which the names of the 33 flight crew lost
shade under the trees. If you happen decades of conservation efforts, you hilltop with a view of the New York City skyline are engraved as well as a bronze pilot’s cap
with the Department of Natural foot granite wall engraved with the 3,000
to take a stroll around the nearby may even catch a rare glimpse of the and the World Trade Center. Soon, the wall with pilot’s wings. Also unveiled on that day
Resources to shoot through the names of individuals who lost their lives at
rope and free him! Although, the Orange reservoir, there is a good wild bald eagles that call the South overlooking the city was lined with candles, the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and on the was a beautification project which involved
damage to his talons was too severe chance you may spot some yellow- Mountain Reservation home.n flowers, photographs, prayers, and poems four downed airline flights. Commemorating the construction of a handicap accessible
for release, Freedom retained his left as a collective spontaneous memorial. In the lives of the New York City Police Officers, Victorian-style gazebo across from the
ability to fly. Freedom came to Turtle the weeks and months following, many more Port Authority of New York Police Officers, memorial, as well as general improvements
Back from The Raptor Center at came to mourn, pray, and reflect on the lives and Emergency Services Personnel who such as enhanced landscaping, new trees,
University of Minnesota in February lost during that fateful day. It quickly became sacrificed their lives in the service of others and modernized walking paths.
2021. We are thrilled at TBZ to be clear that this special spot should serve as is a bronze replica of a NYPD cap placed on a On the 10th Anniversary of September
able to offer him a habitat where he a permanent memorial in remembrance of short granite pedestal. The 4 x 7-foot bronze 11th, two more features were added: an
is able to exercise his freedom to fly. September 11th and every one of the lives Book of Remembrance lists the 57 individuals artifact from the World Trade Center and
affected by the tragedy in Essex County and from Essex County who lost their lives during an EMS Tribute. The 7,400-pound steel
YELLOW-BELLIED beyond. the attacks. Freedom, an 8-foot bronze eagle, and concrete artifact, donated by the World
SLIDERS is depicted flying in the direction of the site Trade Center Foundation, is located to the
After the raising of hundreds of thousands
The new exhibit has also allowed us to of dollars in funds for the project through of the Twin Towers. Also facing the World left of “Remembrance and Rebirth.” A bronze
show off another local species, turtles the creation of the Eagle Rock World Trade Trade Center, Remembrance and Rebirth is plaque commemorates the Emergency
of course! If you look closely, you Center Monument Fund Inc. by Essex a bronze figure lifting an illuminated lantern Medical Technicians who heroically searched
may also spot the newest residents County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., which serves to symbolize both a solemn the rubble at Ground Zero during recovery
to this habitat, our two yellow-bellied who was serving as President of the Board vigilance and a desire to rebuild and renew. efforts. The most recent addition to the Essex
sliders. This species is indigenous to
of Freeholders at the time, as well as grants Perhaps one of the most striking and somber County Eagle Rock September 11th Memorial,
North America and would frequently
from New Jersey Green Acres and the U.S. features of the memorial is Gabriella, a life-size the Rescue Dog Statue, was dedicated on
be found in the same riparian areas
Department of Agriculture Forest Service, bronze sculpture of a young girl reflecting on August 17, 2016. The 4-foot bronze statue was
where Bald Eagles reside.
Patrick Morelli was hired to sculpt and design the over 1,000 children who lost close family sculpted by artist Jay Warren from Oregon,
Visitors to our Bald Eagle exhibit will the memorial. On October 20, 2002, the members. To the left of Gabriella, a bronze and memorializes the 350 search and rescue
most often find Adak on a low lying Yellow-Bellied Sliders Essex County Eagle Rock September 11th model of an FDNY helmet with “FDNY 343” dogs’ valiant efforts to locate survivors in the
perch and Freedom high above on Memorial was dedicated in a somber unveiling engraved on its front sits atop a short granite rubble. n
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Synchronized Skating required; call 973.228.8776. $30 family FAMILY DINOSAUR DISCOVERY can schedule a follow-up visit to glaze
Championship Competition 2021 (up to two adults and two children) FIELD TRIP and fire their ceramic art at a later date
(additional $20). Advanced registration
ESSEX COUNTY Saturday, November 13
8am-5pm Essex County
or $10 child; $12 adult Tuesday, September 28
4:30 to 6:30pm and minimum number of participants are
SPOTLIGHT Senior Citizens FROG POND ADVENTURE For families with young children
ages 4 and up. Meet at the end of
required; call 973.228.8776. $45 per
participant
Learn to Skate Group Lessons – OUTDOOR CLASS
8 weeks Thursday, September 23 Locust Avenue in Roseland and hike 1
mile total to explore this National Historic BATS OF NEW JERSEY
Juried Art Show
Classes offered to skaters ages 5:30 to 7pm
3½ to adult on Friday, Saturday or Landmark that is home to three-toed Tuesday, October 19
For families. This rrribbettting program
Seasonal events sponsored Grallator dinosaur tracks from the late 5:30 to 7pm
Sunday will take an up-close look at our pond
by the Essex County September 3 Triassic age. Using clay, we’ll make For students in grades 1 through
• Snow Plow (Ages 3½ to 6) ecosystem. Search and identify the life
Department of Parks, through September 30 and take an impression of an existing 5. Ever wonder what kind of local bats
• Basic 1-6 found in the pond through magnifying
track and leave the site undisturbed are catching bugs in your backyard?
Recreation and Cultural Affairs • Freestyle Essex County glasses, microscopes and field guides.
for future paleontological study. Or where they sleep? Learn from a bat
• Synchronized Skating (NEW this Fall) Robert J. O’ Toole Center Advanced registration and minimum
ESSEX COUNTY CODEY ARENA Advanced registration and minimum enthusiast about our upside-down
• Theatre on Ice (NEW this Fall) 199 Fairview Avenue, number of participants are required; friends, play the role of a bat biologist
560 Northfield Avenue • Therapeutic Skating/Special Olympics number of participants are required; call
Cedar Grove call 973.228.8776. $30 (up to two in a simulated study and take home
West Orange / 973.731.3828 (NEW this Fall) 973.228.8776. $12 child, $15 adult
adults and two children) or $10 child; plans to build a bat house! Advanced
www.essexcountynj.org/codeyarena
Birthday Parties $12 adult registration and payment are required;
Public Session Skating FOREST MUSHROOM WALK
Reserve a party room to celebrate your call 973.228.8776. $10 per child
Barnabas Health Cardiac & & CERAMIC ART CLASS
Members of the public ages 2½ to adult child’s birthday on the ice 17TH ANNUAL FALL
Concussion Screening @ Codey Wednesday, October 6
are invited to skate at Codey Arena. • $100 – three-hour party room rental FAMILY FESTIVAL DINOSAUR CAMP GEOLOGY
Arena (Rear Lobby)Saturday, 4:30 to 7:30pm
Sessions are Friday, Saturday & Sunday • Parties held during public sessions Saturday, September 25 TOUR & WILD ART
September 18 For participants age 8 and up.
Adults - $9 / Children 16 & under - $7 skates or private ice session 11am to 4pm Tuesday, November 2
RWJ Barnabas Health and the Morahan Explore the local forest for gilled, pored,
Seniors - $7 / Skate Rentals - $5 • Group admission discount rates for 11am to 4pm
Health Assessment Center for Athletes Come celebrate the autumn equinox at ridged and toothed mushrooms with
Please call for specific hours 15+ skaters For children in grades 2-6. Take a
will provide free cardiac screenings the Environmental Center! There will be Naturalist David Alexander and return guided hike of the Walter Kiddie Dinosaur
for ages 6 and up and free concussion fun-filled activities for the entire family to Ivan Bratko’s Artist studio to create
Adult / Senior Skate Sessions ESSEX COUNTY Quarry with Essex County Environmental
screenings for ages 5 and up. Email to enjoy—hands-on nature games and whimsical yet realistic hand-painted
Ages: 35 and older ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Center Naturalist David Alexander. After
teamlink@rwjbh.org to register crafts, canoeing, Native American life, ceramic replicas of what we find.
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, examining Jurassic age dinosaur tracks,
Tuesday, Thursday mornings pumpkin patch, petting zoo, food, and Together we’ll learn mushroom anatomy,
Roseland / 973.228.8776 we’ll return to the Riker Hill Art Park
NJ Daredevils Special Needs Please call for specific hours more. Free; some items may be for sale. ceramics, firing and glazing. Participants
www.essexcountynj.org/ Studio to create our own small-scale clay
Frankenfest Hockey Tournament
Saturday, October 9 and Parent & Tot Skating environmentalcenter
Sunday, October 10 Tuesday & Thursday mornings
SMORES n’ MORE NIGHT HIKE
Essex County Dept. of Parks & Rose Squared Productions, Inc. present
9am to 4pm Please call for specific hours
ESSEX
Wednesday, September 15 &
Tuesday, October 26 ROSE SQUARED ART SHOW AT
REMEMBERS
6 to 7:30pm
For families. Come out to build a ESSEX COUNTY ANDERSON PARK
campfire and practice fundamental 274274
Bellevue Ave.,
Bellevue Up Montclair
Avenue., • September
Upper Montclair 18-19
• September 18-19• Sat.
• Sat.and Sun.,
& Sun., 10am-5pm
10am-5pm
A Solemn Ceremony fire skills in a safe and controlled
Commemorating the environment. Once we get our fire
20th Anniversary of burning, we’ll roast marshmallows
the 9/11 Tragedy and make s’mores. All ages welcome.
Advance registration and minimum
Saturday number of participants are required.
September 11th $30 family (up to two adults and two
8am children) or $10 child; $12 adult
Essex County
Eagle Rock Reservation. CAMPING 101
Essex County Eagle Rock Tuesday, September 21
6:30 to 8pm ROSE SQUARED ART SHOW AT
ESSEX COUNTY BROOKDALE PARK
9/11 Memorial,
Eagle Rock Avenue, For all ages. Join a staff naturalist for
a short walk on the trails to experience
• October 16-1716-17
West Orange.
Chamber music at the site
forest life at dusk and then set up a 473Watchung
473 Watchung Ave.,Bloomfi
Avenue, Bloomfield/Montclair
eld; Grove Avenue, Montclair • October • Sat. & Sun.,
• Sat. 10am-5pm
& Sun., 10am-5pm
campsite. Afterwards, enjoy a campfire,
until 2pm. mint tea and some fire-popped organic EACH SHOW FEATURES JURIED FINE ARTISTS AND FINE CRAFT ARTISANS. FOR INFORMATION,
973.621.4400 popcorn. Advanced registration and DIRECTIONS AND A LIST OF PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS VISIT: R OSE S QUARED .C OM
minimum number of participants are
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interpretation of what the dinosaurs may WONDERS OF THE WILD
have looked like with artist Ivan Bratko. Most Saturdays throughout the Fall Sunday, October 31
Participants can schedule a follow-up 1pm
visit to paint and fire their ceramic art at a Turtle Back Zoo is an amazing 4 to 8pm
later date (additional $20) classroom! Our Wonders of the Wild
Advanced registration and minimum program is an opportunity to participate Come trick-or-treating at the Zoo.
number of participants are required; call in supplementary science and nature- With candy stations throughout the
973.228.8776. $80 per child themed programs and projects that grounds, everyone is sure to have a
facilitate scientific literacy and life-long “sweet” time. Also, swing by our train for
FOREST FRIENDS CAMP environmental stewardship. Available
a “Not-So-Scary” Train Ride! The Zoo
Thursday, November 7 to students ages 6-12. The programs
9:30am to 3:30pm include a visit to the South Mountain will be closed from 2:30-4pm in
For students in grades K through Reservation, Reservoir, or Zoo as preparation for this event.
3. Learn about New Jersey’s forest weather permits. $30
friends by way of exploration, games $3 Zoological Society members,
and craft activities with a naturalist SOPHISTICATED SCIENCE $5 non-members
educator as your guide. Come dressed
for the weather. Advance registration Strut Your Mu SEMINARS Select days throughout
the Fall
and minimum number of participants are Pet Costume Parade Times vary animal encounters, hands-on science through hands-on science experiments, with jack-o-lanterns to showcase the
required; call 973.228.8776. $75 for one Sophisticated Science Seminars are projects, and fun crafts. $90 per day personalized virtual content, arts and fall-blooming irises. Free admission.
day or $125 for both The Essex County canine costume
conservation programs geared toward crafts, and other educational materials. Entertainment and children’s activities
parades have grown into a favorite
older audiences (ages 13+). Seminars CONSERVATION BREAKFAST Virtual content (zoo tours, live storytimes)
HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE Halloween celebration for the
run throughout the year and span topics PROGRAMS will be available on a private google
Thursday, November 18 community to enjoy. Bring your pet ESSEX COUNTY RIKER HILL
such as animal anatomy, habitats and Select weekends this Fall classroom; access codes included in the
6 to 7:30pm or just come to see the creative ART PARK
conservation, animal careers, and 8:30am to 10am box. Zooventure Boxes are designed for
For families. Join us for a hike around costumes on display. 276 Beaufort Avenue
more. These programs are perfect for Turtle Back Zoo’s Conservation ages 5-8; pick-up will be available starting
the Environmental Center forest, build Prizes will be awarded! Livingston
those interested in animals, science, Breakfasts are morning programs October 4
a winter campfire, sip hot cocoa and conservation, and nature who want
Saturday, October 23 that feature one of our animals as the
make s’mores. Dress warmly. Advance to learn something new in a relaxed FINE AND DECORATIVE ARTS
Essex County Brookdale educational focus, highlighting the ESSEX COUNTY PRESBY
registration and minimum number of atmosphere. $30 OPEN STUDIOS & SALE
Dog Park conservation challenges facing that MEMORIAL IRIS GARDENS
participants required; call 973.228.8776. Saturday, November 6 and Sunday,
Grove Street, Montclair species while providing tools and actions 474 Upper Mountain Avenue,
$30 per family (up to two adults and
Registration 9am / Parade 9:30am FAMILY NATURE CLUB: you can do at home to positively affect Upper Montclair November 7
two children) or $10 per child; $12
NATURE ADVENTURERS its wild relatives. Program includes 973.268.3500 11am to 5pm
per adult Saturday, October 23 Select Sundays throughout the Fall zoo admission (for non-members) and www.essexcountynj.org Artists in residence work in a variety of
Essex County Grover Times vary depending on the date breakfast. Check the website for details
OWL PELLET DISSECTION disciplines, including clay, jewelry, glass
Cleveland Park Nature play is playing WITH nature
Wednesday, November 27 GARDENS AGLOW blowing, painting, sculpture, printmaking
Near Pond House not just IN nature and is a great way
6 to 7:30pm OTHER PROGRAMS AT THE ZOO Friday, October 29 from 6 to 9pm and photography. Visit a variety of
Registration: 1pm / Parade 1:30pm to interact with nature no matter your
For children ages 7-13. Learn about OR CLOSER TO YOU Rain date: Saturday, October 30 different art studios, talk to the artists,
our beautiful and mysterious silent Sunday, October 24 experience level or play style. Run, climb, In-person and Virtual Programs, Essex County Presby Memorial Gardens purchase artwork, and stop by the gallery
hunters of the night. Discover what they Essex County Branch Brook Park build, dig, or even just sit and experience Outreaches, and More Upper Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair to view a compilation exhibition. Free
are eating as we discuss predators, West Drive near Heller Parkway the sounds, smells, and sights of the Dates and Times Scheduled at Need Come out and see our iris beds lined admission but artwork is for sale. n
prey and food chain dynamics. Carefully Registration 10:30am /Parade 11am outdoors. Nature Adventurers visits Join us for a dynamic and fun educational
reconstruct the bones found inside different locations near Essex County program that is focused on animals,
owl pellets! Advance registration and Rain date: October 30 Turtle Back Zoo; zoo admission not conservation, and stewardship. We offer
minimum number of participants are For information, call
973.268.3500
included. $10 a variety of programs that satisfy many HOLIDAY LIGHTS
required; call 973.228.8776. $10 per scientific benchmarks while also being
child FALL MINI-CAMPS engaging and informative. Programs
encourage family learning and foster September 16, October 11, can be adapted to age and ability; many
ESSEX COUNTY early environmental awareness. We November 4 & 5 can be adapted for outreaches to your
TURTLE BACK ZOO invite young children to discover the 9am to 4pm school, senior center, etc
560 Northfield Avenue natural world through gently structured Join us at Turtle Back Zoo for some
West Orange wild fun! To further our mission TBZ ZOOVENTURE BOX
973-731-5800 / www.essexcountynj.
play, art, stories, animal visits, and more.
of conservation, education, and Seasonally Themed Zoo
AT ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO
Age restrictions apply; pre-registration
org/turtlebackzoo
required. Zoo admission is not included
stewardship, campers will be introduced Activity Bundles Starting in November
to the extraordinary world of animals, Pre-Order for Pick-up at the
with registration. Hatchlings (6 to 24 nature, and science. Children will enjoy TBZ Education Center
www.turtlebackzoo.com
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
months), Tots (ages 2 & 3), and Explorers age-appropriate camp activities that Zooventure boxes are seasonally themed
Select weekends throughout the Fall
10am and 11am (ages 4 & 5) are in-person programs. include games, teacher-led lessons, animal, conservation, and science
TBZ’s Early Childhood programs $25-$30 per participant behind-the-scenes visits, up-close activity bundles that promote exploration
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ESSEX COUNTY The following events are offered for the public’s enjoyment
by Essex County-based arts and history organizations.
CULTURAL The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs takes no
EXHIBITIONS responsibility for the content, accuracy, dates or times and whether or not non-County sponsored events
listed in this magazine are held as scheduled.
LISA PALOMBO STUDIOS
55 Mountain Avenue, Caldwell
973.364.0280 / www.lisapalombo.com
22nd Annual Holiday Open Studio
Flower Garden and Animalia
collections
Saturday, November 20 and
Sunday, November 21
Award-winning, nationally recognized
artist Lisa Palombo opens her studio
to the public. This year the studio will
be showcasing a variety of Palombo’s
new original and mixed media prints
from her “Flower Garden” and “Animalia” ”The Angel and The Machine” by Elisabeth Antoine
collections. Saturday and Sunday
11am- 5pm
By Our Own Hand: Frontline Arts in
collaboration with Donna Bassin
MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
September 11 to August 14, 2022
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair
MAM presents a year-long, site-
973.746.5555
specific installation in the Laurie Art
www.montclairartmuseum.org
Stairway, in collaboration with Frontline
Arts and Donna Bassin. On view are
Color Riot! How Color Changed
Navajo Textiles approximately 800 sheets of handmade
September 11 to January 2, 2022 By Our Own Hand: Frontline Arts in collaboration with Donna Bassin paper created from veterans’ uniforms
Change has always been a hallmark and provided by Frontline Paper, an
of Navajo (Diné) textile design, with initiative of Frontline Arts. Inspired by
weavers’ individualism a running thread. the ancient practice of Tibetan prayer
With Diné perspectives and the technical flags hung to mark an important and
mastery of weavers at the heart of challenging occasion, BOOH refers to the
Color Riot!, this exhibition, featuring 70 toll of veteran deaths by their own hand
bold artworks from 1860-1930 and the as well as to the resiliency and creativity
present, celebrates the courage and from transforming military uniforms into
vision to experiment. handmade paper.
Transformed: Objects Reimagined
by American Artists “Wonder” by Lisa Palombo
September 11 to January 8, 2023
Inspired by the note Jasper Johns wrote WEST ORANGE ARTS CENTER show featuring the work of four local
551 Valley Road, West Orange women artists, Elisabeth Antoine, Carol
to himself in his sketchbook in 1964,
973.325.0151 / www.woarts.org Black-Lemon (co-curator), Lisa Lackey
this exhibition features more than 60
and Ann Vollum (co-curator). The four
artworks from 1829 to the present in artists, two working in fiber and two in
The Power of IV
which artists take objects as their points paint, come together in this eclectic
Art Exhibit of Emotion, Eurythmy,
of departure, transforming them to reflect exhibit that celebrates life and the
Vernacular and Subversion
their varied cultural backgrounds and threads that connect us. The viewer is
Through September 11
viewpoints. This exhibition is organized The Power of IV: Emotion, Eurythmy, presented with a novel way of looking at
thematically, as indicated on each Vernacular and Subversion is a virtual the world and is given a new realization
object label, to represent these diverse online exhibit and an in-person gallery of the beauty in everyday encounters,
”Wild at Heart” by Ann Vollum ”A Still Life” by Lisa Lackey
perspectives. experiences, and objects. n
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Community Black Lives Matter Waterfront (5K Run), Essex County November 12, 13, 14, 19, 20: “1776.”
Mural. Local food trucks will also be Turtle Back Zoo (Wellness Walk), Virtual A unique and timely spin on the Broadway
ESSEX COUNTY on site. 356 Glenwood Avenue, East
Orange. 11:00 to 5:00 pm. Free. www.
(anywhere with RunGo app) 9:00 a.m.
(5K Race, Registration Opens at 7:30
musical classic “1776,” featuring an all-
female cast! The Strollers, in cooperation
AUTUMN EVENTS manufacturersvillageartists.com a.m.); Wellness Walk (9:00 a.m. to noon). with OffBook Productions, offer a fresh
Register by August 31, $25; Beginning perspective on our founding fathers. The
October 21 to November 14: The September 1, $30; Children 11 and under Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts,
Giant Void in My Soul. Celebrate free. Rwjbh.org/runningwiththedevils
10 Durand Roadd, Maplewood. Show
the return of live theater with this times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
September 8: Cancel Culture: existential comedy that explores how October 29 and 30: Halloween
Censorship or Accountability. and Sundays at 3pm. $25 for general
the joy is found in the journey and not the Family Fright Night. Featuring
This panel discussion looks at all sides of admission; $20 for seniors and students.
destination… or something…. When Fool 1 spine-tingling tunes, seasonal sketches,
cancel culture. This program is part of the discovers the Giant Void in their soul, they and even an audience costume
series “Keeping it Real: Conversations and their loyal best friend, Fool 2, set out contest. Come join us for an evening of November 18: Imagining Race
About Race, Gender and Class.” Newark on a Quixotic quest to fill it. Will food and spooktacular family fun! The Burgdorff and Ethnicity in Fiction, 1962 and
Public Library, 5 Washington Street, alcohol do it? What about jobs, marriage, Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand 2021: Philip Roth, Ralph Ellison and
Newark. 6pm. Free. 973.733.4791. http:// procreation, or even self-reflection? Can Road, Maplewood. 7pm. $10. Pietro DiDonato. In 1962, Yeshiva
npl.org anything fill this void?! Luna Stage, 555 University held a symposium entitled “A
Valley Road, West Orange. 8pm and 2pm. November 10-14: Rutgers-NJIT Study in Artistic Conscience,” featuring
September 11: “Dance on the Lawn” Postcard from the collection of the Montclair History Center Pay-What-You-Wish ($40 suggested). Philip Roth, Ralph Ellison and Pietro di
Theatre Program. The Rutgers-NJIT
Festival. More than nine NY/NJ dance 973.395.5551. www.lunastage.org Theatre Program presents its first Donato. Newark Public Library will host
companies will participate in the eighth Other events include a Latino Music November 4: Philip Roth Lecture.
Festival, a gathering of first generation This year’s lecture features Ayad Akhtar, live theatrical performance for the fall a conference that looks at the event
annual outdoor dance festival. “Dance on October 23: Olmsted Historic semester with Ashley Lauren Roger’s through today’s lens. Audio from the 1962
the Lawn” brings together professional Latino students who will discuss their author of the novel Homeland Elegies
experiences, from the 1960s to the and American Dervish. As a playwright, Walking Tour of Essex County “Chasing the Ghost.” Kurt was a vlogger event will be presented and six panelists,
and emerging companies, plus students Anderson Park. Before Anderson Park in the early days of YouTube where he
2010s, Latino arts and crafts festival for he has written Junk, Disgraced and experts on the authors, will discuss
of dance from around New Jersey, in a existed, three houses and a fire station screamed about video games he hated.
kids (make piñatas and maracas!), Café The Invisible Hand. He is a winner of the that day and its significance then and
community setting. St. Luke’s Episcopal sat on the park property. Find out where But he’s left that behind him, finding
Church front lawn, 73 South Fullerton con Letras: Literature, Art and Laughter Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Newark Public now. This program is part of the series
and the Newark Latino Film Festival. Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark. they went and other surprising stories a wife and keeping his character’s
Avenue, Montclair. 3-5pm. Free. “Keeping it Real: Conversations About
Newark Public Library, 5 Washington 6-8pm. Free. 973.733.4791. http://npl.org about how this Olmsted-designed Essex anger in check. Until one night where
Race, Gender and Class” sponsored
Street, Newark. Free. 973.733.4791. County Park came to be created over he is visited by a shadow person…who
September 15 through December by the Philip Roth Endowment. Newark
Check the website for details. https://npl. October 7 to 16: The Frontera a century ago, how it shaped Upper won’t stop tickling his feet. Jim Wise
31: Annual Latino Celebration. The Montclair, and how it led to the formation Public Library, 5 Washington Street,
org/2021-latino-celebration/ Project. A border is a limit, but it also Theatre, Kupfrian Hall, NJIT, 100 Summit
annual Latino Celebration consists of of other Montclair parks. Also hear about Street, Newark. November 10 to 13 Newark. 4-8pm. Free. Advance
suggests possibility – a chance to registration required. 973.733.4791.
a number of events over nearly two efforts to rejuvenate the landscape of at 7pm. November 14 at 2:30pm. $10.
September 18-19: Rose Squared approach someone on the other side.
months. The launch features keynote this park, on the National Register of 973.596.3457. theatre.njit.edu http://npl.org n
Arts and Crafts Show. Enter the The Frontera Project was co-created
speaker Juan G, Latino journalist, Historic Places. Handicap accessible.
creative world of fine art and fine craft by Mexican and US artists to explore
social activist and author of “Harvest of Essex County Anderson Park, 274
by spending time at the 37th Annual the experience of our southern border.
Empire: A History of Latinos in America.” Bellevue Avenue, Upper Montclair. Meet
Rose Squared Art Show featuring juried Centering stories from the San Diego/
professional fine artists, fine crafters, and Tijuana region, this interactive piece at the boulder at the park’s northeast
specialty food vendors. Ask questions fuses theater, music and play to explore entrance.10-11:30am. Free. Check
and learn what inspires the creative the varied experiences of people on Friends of Anderson Park Facebook
processes of 120 exhibitors. Rain or both sides of la frontera. Luna Stage, 555 page for weather updates. No rain date.
shine. 10am to 5 pm. Essex County Valley Road, West Orange. 8pm and 2pm. 973.477.7207. FriendsOfAndersonPark.
Anderson Park, Upper Montclair. Pay-What-You-Wish ($40 suggested). com
10am-5pm. Free 973.395.5551. www.lunastage.org
October 24: RWJBarnabas Health
September 26: Kessler Foundation October 16, 17: Manufacturers Running with the Devils 5K Live
Stroll ‘N Roll 2021. Join us in Essex Village Artist Studios. Manufacturers & Virtual Run and Wellness Walk.
RWJBarnabas Health and the New
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County Verona Park, or virtually from Village Artist Studios will open its doors
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advance rehabilitation research and a variety of mediums. Visitors will be healthcare workers who provide
SAVE THE DATE! employment initiatives that return people
with disabilities to their homes, their
welcomed into the studios of professional
painters, sculptors, woodworkers,
essential care to our communities. The
2021 event includes live and virtual
October 16, 2021 communities, and the workplace. Verona quilters, printmakers, photographers, participation options. All proceeds
Park, Bloomfield Avenue and Lakeside multi-media artists and more. Artwork from the event support our Healthcare
Learn more at Avenue, Verona. 10 am to 1pm. Free. will be available for purchase. The self- Heroes in their efforts to protect and build
www.turtlebackzoo.com 973.324.8456. KesslerFoundation.org/ guided tour of studios also includes an healthier communities. Essex County Latin Celebration
SNR. Accessible. opportunity to view the East Orange South Mountain Recreation Complex
12 The Spirit of Essex The Spirit of Essex 13
on “Photography as Fine Art” October 7 at 12 and 7pm Revolution with this virtual talk and then
ESSEX COUNTY Thursday, October 7: John Scalera
on “Zoo Photography”
Virtual Event
Rita DiMatteo presents a history of
pick back up in 1796 with Fanny Pierson
Crane, Phebe Crane, Alice Hooe Foster,
ONGOING Thursday, November 4: James
Llewellyn Park as seen through historic
postcards from the book “Greetings
Hortense Tate, and the other women who
lived, played, and worked in the Crane
PROGRAMS Maher on “Street Photography” from Llewellyn Park,” created by artist Bill House & Historic YWCA. Registration
Competitions: September 13, Westheimer and edited by Rita DiMatteo. is required by October 26 at 6 pm. $10.
October 21, November 18 This collection of vintage postcards Purchase tickets online. Participants
Judges will critique and rate images for depicts the origins and development will receive the Zoom information upon
beginner, advanced and salon levels. of Llewellyn Park, one of America’s registration.
Photos may be seen by the public either first planned suburbs, located in West
THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF in house or on zoom. Entries are only for Orange. Among the topics covered will NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
THE SACRED HEART club members only. Categories include be the design of the community and its 5 Washington Street, Newark
89 Ridge Street, Newark digital pictorial and digital nature. landscape in the 1800s, neighborhood 973.733.4791 / http://npl.org
973.484.2400 life in Llewellyn Park, and its significance
www.cathedralbasilica.org LIVINGSTON CAMERA CLUB as home to Thomas Edison and other Philip Roth Personal Library
influential residents, as well as efforts Roth Personal Library. Photo courtesy of C&G Partners
Livingston Community/Senior Center Ongoing
Cathedral Concert Series. 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston to preserve the integrity of its common The Newark-born American writer Philip and resources have changed over the caregivers. Limited to 15 children who
Sundays at 3pm https://lcc-nj.org/ parkland and historic structures. Roth, one of America’s most influential years to best serve the state’s evolving must RSVP for EACH child (even if from
Free-will offering Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92938 and honored writers, left his entire Latino community. the same family) on the library website.
168537?pwd=T0pGbVgxVUMwVjV0WD personal library of approximately 7,000
The Livingston Camera Club promotes Masks required.
BMZlFkbUI0Zz09 volumes to the Newark Public Library.
September 19: Organ Recital with photography as an enjoyable amateur THE ROSELAND FREE
By phone: 646.558.8656 Visit the space to see current exhibits and
Katelyn Emerson recreational endeavor. Members learn PUBLIC LIBRARY STEAM Story Time
Meeting ID: 929 3816 8537 explore the books – biographies, history,
October 17: Imperial Brass Concert to improve their photography through 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14,
Passcode: 818319 fiction – that influenced his work.
November 7: Mozart Requiem – In educational programs and competitions. 973.226.8636 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18
honor of those affected by the Covid-19 Meetings are twice a month beginning www.roselandpubliclibrary.org 10:30 am
Adult Hearth Cooking Classes Essex County Parks System 125th
pandemic and first responders. The September 13 at 7:30pm. In-person and For children ages 2-6 and their
Friday, October 22 from 4:30- Anniversary
Cathedral Choir, soloists, and orchestra, virtual meetings are scheduled for the September 10: Decorate Your Own caregivers. Limited to 15 children, who
8:30pm Through December 31
conducted by John J. Miller. Anita Foley 2021-2022 season. The full schedule is Folder. For Roseland residents ages 5 must RSVP for EACH child (even if from
Try your hand cooking on a hearth the The Essex County Parks System is the
will offer a short pre-concert lecture, “The available at https://lcc-nj.org/calendar. and up. Attendees must be masked. 4:30- the same family) on the library website.
way your ancestors did at the Montclair first county parks system created in
Future Does Have A Name, and Its Name 5:30 pm. RSVP on the library website. Story and corresponding STEAM
History Center! You’ll learn how to the country! Using archival photos, this
is Hope” to the bereaved at 2:20 pm. MONTCLAIR HISTORY CENTER (science, technology, engineering, art, or
manage the fire, use a “spider,” and bake exhibit explores the history of the Essex
Crane House & Historic YWCA Monday Matinee math) project. Masks required.
in a Dutch oven. The class will work County parks.
Wednesdays at Noon 108 Orange Road, Montclair together to cook a meal using historic September 13 at 1 p.m.
A 30-minute recital followed by brief tour 973.744.1796 / www.montclairhistory.org “receipts” (aka recipes) and enjoy time Featured movie is “Nomadland.” Limited Teen Advisory Group Lock In
of the cathedral. Free will offering. Newark’s History Keepers: 70 Years September 17 from 7-10pm
around the hearth fire. All participants will to 20 guests, who must RSVP on the
of the New Jersey Room Help plan events for the library and then
Fall Workshop and Watercolor receive a free copy of Thirteen Colonies library website. Masks must be worn by
Through March 31, 2022 enjoy games, a scavenger hunt, and
October 13: Francisco Roldan, September 14: The Morning Glory Cookbook. Classes take place in the unvaccinated guests. No snacks will be
This exhibit presents an array of holdings some treats. For Roseland residents in
classical guitar. and its History hearth kitchen of the Crane House & served, but guests are welcome to bring
from the Charles F. Cummings New grades 6-12. RSVP on the library website.
October 20: Organ recital with September 28: The Mum and its Historic YWCA. Includes all supplies. their own.
Jersey Information Center (New Jersey Unvaccinated participants must wear
Stacey Yao. History BYOB. $75 general admission, $65 Room), a research-level collection of masks.
October 27: Music for Harp and October 12: The Sugar Maple Leaf members. Register online. Registration Fall T’ai Chi Chih
materials relating to New Jersey, Essex
Violin with Christopher Lee and and its History closes on Thursday, October 21 at 3 pm. September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12,
County and Newark. It includes both
Merynda Adams. During these three workshops, you will 19, 26; November 9, 16, 23 Teen Mystery Box
historical and current information in these
November 3: Organ recital with learn about different fall flowers and “Remember the Ladies:” Women of 10:30-11:30 am September 23
formats: books, newspapers, documents,
Paul Carroll trees along with their historic importance The American Revolution Led by certified instructor Linda Pickup from 9 am to 8pm
pictures and archives.
and traditional medicinal properties. October 26 from 7-8pm Sercarz. All levels welcome; limited to For Roseland residents in grades 6-12:
ESSEX PHOTO CLUB You will capture the essence of each Virtual Event 20 participants. $100 for all 10 classes. Reserve your own mystery box of
Four Decades of Change: Latino surprises. This month’s theme is Back to
Caldwell United Methodist Church flower or tree as you create a beautiful Join us as we hear the stories of the Registration is required; download the
Services, Arts and Culture at the School. RSVP on the library website.
8 Academy Road, Caldwell watercolor. All skill levels from beginners Founding Females of America! Joel registration form from the library website
Library
http://www.essexphotoclub.org; to advanced are welcome! All materials Farkas, National Park Service volunteer or pick up a form at the circulation desk.
September 15 through November
Also available on Facebook will be provided. (Feel free to bring your docent at Washington’s Headquarters in Unvaccinated participants must wear Monday Matinee
For more than 40 years, the Newark
own favorite supplies). $94.50 for all three Morristown and a regular presenter on masks. September 27 at 1pm
Public Library has welcomed and served
Meetings will be held in house and on workshops. This workshop series is not various topics related to the American Featured movie is “On the Basis of Sex.”
Latinos, celebrating their numerous
Zoom at 7:30pm. For guest entrance offered in single classes. Enrollment is Revolution, will explore the often untold Stories & Songs Limited to 20 guests who must RSVP on
contributions and vibrant culture. Today
to Zoom meetings, contact Chris at limited. Register on line. stories of the women of the American September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, the library website. Masks must be worn
it has the largest collection of Spanish
973.986.4002. Revolution. This talk coincides with our 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 by unvaccinated guests. No snacks will
language materials in the state. This
Educational Programs: History at Home: The Remarkable new house tour, Women of the House. 10:30 am be served, but guests are welcome to
exhibit reflects how the library’s services
Thursday, September 2: Arik Gorbin Llewellyn Park Learn about the women of the American For children ages 0-4 and their bring their own. n
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