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Theatres & Music In & Around Morris County
American Guild of Organists Regional Convention: Celebrate the Past - Forge the Future - July 3-6, 2011- The Metropolitan Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is hosting a convention in Morristown for Regions I and II. The purpose of the American Guild of Organists is to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of Guild members. The event will showcase performances by major recitalists, exciting commissions, and provide wonderful educational opportunities.
Morristown
Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, founded in 1996 by Dr. Robert W. Butts, the current conductor and Artistic Director, is the only orchestra in New Jersey specializing in baroque music, while also performing music from all periods.BONJ’s regular season consists of 6 concerts performed at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown and at Grace Church in Madison. A week long Baroque Festival of opera, orchestral, chamber music, theater and poetry is held in Madison and Morristown in August.
In addition, the Orchestra also sponsors the Julius and Pearl Young Rising Stars Music Competition in March open to young musicians ages 16 - 22.The Orchestra presents its annual, FREE Family Concert in March at Grace Church, Madison.
531 Herrick Drive, Dover
973-366-8922
baroqueorchestra.org
Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum, offers theatre for children during the day and on weekends, as well as award-winning evening productions for adults. The Brightest Star School of Performing Arts provides classes for children and adults.
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township
973-971-3706
bickfordtheatre.org
Centenary Stage Company, a professional, Equity company in residence at Centenary College, with theatre, music and dance events throughout the year. Also sponsors a Women Playwrights Series, a Children’s Theatre Touring series and the Young Performers Workshop for children 8-18.
Now at the new David and Carol Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave, Hackettstown
908-979-0900
centenarystageco.org
The Community Theatre at Mayo Center of the Performing Arts, presents a wide range of entertaining programs in many genres: classical, jazz, dance, contemporary, theatre, family and comedy. They also offer musical theatre and acting classes for children ages 5–18.
100 South Street, Morristown
973-539-8008
mayoarts.org
The Folk Project is a nonprofit folk music and arts organization which sponsors or organizes a wide variety of folk activities in the northern NJ area. The Minstrel is a concert series held every Friday night at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship. (info 973-335-9489). Swingin’ Tern is a contra and square dance series held the first and third Saturday of the month at the parish hall at the First Presbyterian Church in East Hanover (973-295-6864).
P.O. Box 41, Mendham
Harmonium Choral Society is one of New Jersey's leading choral arts organizations. Founded in 1979, it has been led by Yale-educated Artistic Director Dr. Anne Matlack since 1987. The 90-member chorus and its select 20-voice Chamber Singers are made up of committed volunteers from northern New Jersey and surrounding areas. Membership is by audition. Visit us on Facebook.Visit us on facebook.
P.O. Box 1317, Morristown
973-538-6969
The Masterwork Chorus, is dedicated to enriching and supporting the cultural life of the community through professional level performances of major choral works, as well as music education. The Chorus offers Reach Out programs in nursing homes and senior residence facilities and Summer Sings on Wednesdays in July.
P.O. Box 2167, Morristown
973-455-7008
masterwork.org
For more than half a century, New Jersey Ballet has thrilled audiences from Bergen to Cape May with top quality professional ballet and has given hundreds of thousands of adults and children their first introduction to ballet and inspired in many a lifelong love of the arts.The founding of New Jersey Ballet created a profound change in the cultural landscape of New Jersey. Over the years, New Jersey Ballet has brought the magic of dance theatre to countless students, little children, senior citizens and adults of all ages. During its 26 week season, New Jersey Ballet performs a variety of works from classical, contemporary and jazz ballet at 10 venues throughout the state, and has toured nationally and around the world. The repertory includes works choreographed by some of the greatest names in the world of dance.
15-17 Microlab Road, Livingston
973-597-9600
NY Film Critics Series,We are proud to announce a new and unique concept unlike anything ever offered anywhere before - "The New York Film Critics Host Coming Attractions." By presenting screenings in the N.Y. metropolitan area we have access to some of the world’s finest film industry analysts and reviewers. It is now our privilege to be able to offer a variety of hosts who will present their expertise on a rotating basis. The Series and Website will include the highest caliber films, guests, and audience discussion, that will bring a fresh, new, insightful perspective to the preview film experience.If you are interested in attending our live event please contact us or just enjoy our site!
Morristown
973-644-4640
Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey, is a professional non-profit theatre comprised of writers, theatre artists and arts educators committed to presenting exciting new works from stage readings to full productions. Playwrights Theatre’s New Jersey Writers Project works in schools and community-based organizations statewide and its onsite Creative Arts Academy provides a wide range of creative opportunities for children, teens and adults.
P.O. Box 1295, 33 Green Village Road, Madison
973-514-1787
ptnj.org
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, is one of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the country. Serving nearly 100,000 adults and children annually, it is the state’s only professional theatre company dedicated to Shakespeare’s canon and other world classics. In addition to being an acclaimed producer of classic plays, the company nurtures new talent for the American stage by providing an outstanding training ground for students of the theatre.
Main Stage: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, campus of Drew University,
36 Madison Avenue, Madison;
Outdoor Stage: The Greek Theatre, 2 Convent Road, campus of the College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station
973-408-5600
shakespeareNJ.org
Somerset Folk Harp Festival/ You Gotta Have Harp
July 14-17, 2011
Narrow Your Focus, Expand Your Horizon
The 11th annual Somerset Folk Harp Festival takes place in Parsippany for the second straight year. Join us as we continue its tradition of bringing the harp community together for a festival showcasing the diversity of music, talent and experience of the folk harp world. Whether you want to focus on one style or type of music, solidify some specific skills, or try out something new, the breadth of this year’s workshop offerings is sure to expand your musical horizon. Our vendor and exhibitor mall is the single largest harp showroom on the East Coast! 27 Presenters & Performers/ 75 +Workshops, Classes & Lecturers.
Parsippany Hilton, Parsippany
Stone Soup Symphony
The Stone Soup Symphony is an open community orchestra serving Northwest New Jersey. We provide local musicians a fun, non-competitive environment where they can learn, grow, and perform music together for their community.
The Stone Soup Symphony is a non-audition group and everyone is welcomed warmly. We do not have principal players, nor do we audition for seating. No person receives any compensation for their skills and we do not hire "ringers". The strings rotate between 1st and 2nd violin and we try to place an equal skill level between the two sections.
Long Valley
973-347-0283
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