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Ridgewood NJ, the concert series , SOCIETY CAFE, presents Parallel Brass this Saturday 4/22 at 5:00 pm. This quintet, whose repertoire includes classical, jazz, Latin, and many other styles, takes pride in their diverse musical backgrounds and their educational outreach. Listen to them play here: https://youtu.be/TVC_ZLsaUA0
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AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT!
Ridgewood NJ, now in its 58th Season, The Pro Arte Chorale is happy to announce auditions for the 2022-2023 Season! Come join us for an exciting season of music led by our acclaimed Music Director Bryan Zaros. Founded in 1964, the Pro Arte Chorale is one of the Northeast’s most prominent choral organizations, and is committed to enriching the lives of its members, its audience and the broader community by exploring many musical traditions in a variety of venues, presenting performances of the highest artistic quality.
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Ridgewood NJ, The first will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 7:30 pm at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, NJ. The music to be performed will be Dido & Aeneas, an opera composed by Henry Purcell, and the George Frideric Handel Coronation Anthems.
The second will take place on Tuesday, July 23, 7:30 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ridgewood, NJ. The music to be performed is Beethoven’s Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, and Messe Solennelle by Hector Berlioz.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Toastmasters has been around since May 1958 and on June 26th we held our celebration dinner at the Unitarian Society, our home for 30 of those 60 years. Past Club President and current member John Citti served as Toastmaster for the evening. Another past President, Diane Weiss, kicked off the festivities with an invocation. After dinner there was, of course, Table Topics, led by Keith Lazarus. The keynote speech was presented by David Romanchick, a six-time winner of District 46 and District 83 contests who placed second in the 2000 World Championship of Public Speaking. The Toastmaster of the Year award was presented to Akhil Kumar and a special Certificate of Appreciation was given to James Sutherland for his many years of service and mentoring.
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March 29,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, S.H.A.R.E., Inc. is excited to be celebrating Nancy Petrie’s 100th birthday at the Unitarian Society located at 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The special celebration will be in honor of S.H.A.R.E. resident, Nancy Petrie.
On Sunday, April 15th, 2018, the Unitarian Society will welcome Nancy’s friends, family and the community. The event will be held from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. There will be a special cake cutting highlight around 5:30 p.m. Along with local entertainment, light fare and refreshments will also be available. Some of Nancy’s watercolor paintings will be on display as well.
Nancy Petrie is a well-known member of the Unitarian Society and many other groups such as the North Jersey English Country Dancers. Over the years, many of Ridgewood (and surrounding town’s) residents have had the pleasure of meeting Nancy through her social activities. She has also had her beautiful watercolor paintings shown at various events and spaces. On behalf of Ms. Petrie, S.H.A.R.E. will be collecting canned and boxed goods to be donated to the Center for Food Action in Mahwah. (Donations are welcomed, but not mandatory.)
SHARE, Inc. to Host “Just Desserts” Fundraiser
Sat, April 18, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place, in Ridgewood, N.J. 07450
SHARE, Inc. to Host “Just Desserts” Fundraiser to Benefit its Residences for Independent Seniors
Shared Housing Association for Ridgewood & Environs, Inc. (SHARE) is hosting “Just Desserts: A Matinee of Sweet Delights and Soulful Sounds” on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 2 to 5 p.m. This fundraising event will be held in Anderson Hall at the Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place, in Ridgewood, N.J.
Admission is $25 per person and includes an array of desserts, beverages and performances by local musicians. A 50/50 and Prize Raffles will also be sold. Proceeds will help fund capital improvements to SHARE’s two residences for independent seniors, located at 104 Cottage Place and 130 Prospect Street in Ridgewood.
To purchase tickets or for more information contact Marianne Bennett at (201) 670-9605 or e-mail shareofficeinfo@yahoo.com.
SHARE, Inc. is a New Jersey non-profit that provides an affordable, home like environment for independent seniors within the Ridgewood community. For more information visit www.shareridgewood.org.
‘Crafts in Ridgewood’ highlights arts
November 14, 2014 Last updated: Friday, November 14, 2014, 12:31 AM
By betsy murphy
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“Crafts in Ridgewood,” to be held at the Unitarian Society next weekend, shows off a wealth of talent, a creative approach to life and perhaps, even the key to eternal youth. Okay, so not eternal; but who wants that anyway?
Among local artists is Doug Goodell, a photographer of birds and an author of a book about his trips searching for and catching those birds in his lens. Meridith Aderhold is a maker of jewelry.
Peter Goldberg’s skill is to re-purpose glass; he uses melted glass to fashion new objects. Steve Riskind likes to take his camera to industrial sites, capturing them in stark black and white.
Charles Saulenos creates bowls from burls. “Beautiful” says Bernie Spitz.
Bernie Spitz, a potter, started the Craft Show 23 years ago and has been at every one of those shows. He claims happily, “I’m a retired Navy man (three years as a Signalman USS Heron – 2nd class petty officer), I’m 89 and still making pots!”
Spitz, who retired in 1990 from Pfizer, went over to the Wortendyke Studio in Midland Park one day, became fascinated with pottery. “I took an interest in it and found I loved it!” he says. “I took workshops and classes with well known potters. I learned how to throw a pot there and eventually taught there.” He adds, “It’s mostly keeping at it and finding my own voice.” “Finding my own hand,” Marcia, his wife of 62 years, corrects him. .
https://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/art/crafts-in-ridgewood-highlights-arts-1.1133501
