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Mystery, art, history and sculpture combine onFriday, February 13th at Lambert Castle. The
Passaic County Historical Society (PCHS) hosts
a Valentine’s Eve Masquerade Ball and
Fundraiser from 7 to 10 pm at its Victorian castle
on 3 Valley Rd., Paterson.
Now home to PCHS’s museum and library and
decorated with stained glass, life-sized sculptures
and a diverse collection of art, the castle was
built in 1892 by Catholina Lambert, the owner of
a Paterson silk mill. Constructed in the Medieval
Revival architectural style, Lambert’s dream was
to build a home reminiscent of the castles in
Great Britain he recalled from his youth.
He did just that and hosted parties there to
showcase his success. Among his guests in 1898
were President William McKinley and Vice
President Garret Hobart, as well as hundreds of
friends from New York’s elite. By 1913, the
Paterson silk strikes began and Lambert’s
fortunes changed. In 1916, he auctioned off 368
paintings, 32 sculptures and sold one of his silk
factories before declaring bankruptcy and
liquidating his company. Catholina Lambert
died in his castle on Feb. 15, 1923 at the age of
89. He is buried next to his wife, Isabella in
Paterson’s Cedar Lawn Cemetery.
The Castle was sold to the City of Paterson in
1925, transferred to Passaic County in 1928,
added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976,
and is operated by the non-profit PCHS.
But as far as this year’s romanticly inspired fundraiser,
the attire is semi-formal and a mask is a must for those
who wish to explore three floors of art and historical
artifacts in the Castle on the eve of Valentine’s Day.
Come dance with your date, explore the nooks and
winding stairwells of this expansive and historic home. A
Venetian table of sweets will entice and a well-stocked cash
bar may help to summon the spirits. Tickets are $25 and
must be purchased by Feb. 3. Can you think of anything
more romantic for Valentine’s Eve than donning a mask and
dancing the night away? If not, call 973-247-0085 ext 201.
passaic county cultural & heritage council @ pccc
passaic county
artsnewsValentine’s Eve
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The New Jersey State Botanical Gardenin Ringwood offers tours of historic
Skylands Manor on Feb. 1 and March 1.
NJBG volunteers explain the architecture
and history of this lovely Tudor-Revival
estate home. Fee is $7 adults; $5 seniors
and students ages 13 to 18; $3 ages 6-12;
free under 6. On Feb. 22 at 1 pm, Don
Torino of the Bergen County Audubon
Society will offer an indoor photo
presentation on the Owls of New Jersey.
The program introduces the many raptors
and different species that inhabit our
region. The free event, which is in the
Carriage House Visitor Center, will be
cancelled in case of snow. The Garden’s
main roads and parking lots are promptly
cleared of snow, so winter is a great time
to come take a walk or hike. Snowshoes
and cross-country skis are welcome on the
varied terrain of the meadows and
woodlands surrounding the Garden.
Admission is free, and parking is free in
the winter as well. Info: njbg.org.
The Louis Bay 2nd Library is hosting Culture &Cuisine: Spanish Flamenco on Feb. 28 at 2 pm, which in
Spain is the Day of Andalusia. Flamenco guitarist Ivan
Max will perform with a dancer and the duo will perform
the southern Spanish folk music and dance that combines
singing, guitar playing, dance and clapping. Chorizo
sausage and other Spanish foods will be served.
Registration is required but the event, at 345 Lafayette
Ave., Hawthorne, is free. Go to hawthorne.bccls.org. W, A
ATC Studios’ 2015 Young Playwrights Project is open
to middle and high school students and is accepting short
(10 minutes or under), one-act scripts that reflect the
concept Dreams & Nightmares. Scripts, written for one to
10 actors, with simple technical requirements can be
submitted to ATC by emailing as a .doc or .docx to
[email protected]. Deadline is March 15. Scripts
will be read and evaluated by professionals and teachers.
From all submissions, six to 12 will be selected for public
performance, and cast and produced through ATC.
The audience and a panel of professional theater judges
will select three winners to be featured on the internet.
Complete guidelines are at atcstudios.org. Located in
Downtown Clifton, ATC Studios has been training actors,
singers, and dancers since 1990. Classes are available in
acting, including TV/film, singing, and dance for ages
four to seniors. ATC Studios is a non-profit 501(c)3. W
The Harmony Singers of Wayne, a professionally
directed, mixed-voice, multi-generational community
chorus, is now in its 50th season. Rehearsals have begun
for a Golden Anniversary Concert to be presented in May.
The group meets from 7:30 to 9:30 pm on Tuesday
evenings at the Wayne Civic Center on Hamburg Turnpike.
Soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices are invited to attend a
few rehearsals without obligation to see if your voice, the
time commitment and the Harmony singers are a fit.
Details at harmonysingersnj.org. W
The Ringwood Friends of Music presents Three Virtuoso Soloists: MichaelBrown, piano; Elena Urioste, violin; and Nicholas Canellakis, cello. The trio
will perform Ravel and Shostakovich, and inspired solo renditions ofmasterpieces by Beethoven and Britten. Admission to the 8 pm Feb. 21program at Community Presbyterian Church, 145 Carletondale Rd.,Ringwood, is free; snow date is April 4. Call 973-835-5862 for info.
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Paterson: An AlteredReality is an exhibition of
mixed media drawings
(sample left) by Paterson
artist Marcos Salazar.
Working predominately in
pen and ink, the people,
places and architecture of the
city provide inspiration for
Salazar. His artwork is in the
Broadway & LRC Galleries
at PCCC through Feb. 27,
Broadway at Memorial Dr.,
Paterson. For info, email
[email protected] or go to
pccc.edu/art/gallery. W
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February marks the GigglesChildren’s Theater’s 10thAnniversary. Singers, actors,
musicians, clowns, magicians, or
puppeteers volunteer to perform an
upbeat 30 to 40 minute show for
children hospitalized at St. Joseph’s
Medical Center, Paterson.
Performances include: Rosa Parks
High School Vocal Ensemble on Feb.
3, 10:30 am; vocalist and former
Miss New Jersey Stephanie Ferrrari
Beaudoin on Feb. 5, 10:30 am; The
Passing Notes Acapella Group on
Feb. 10 at 6 pm; Grooves Unlimited
Dance on Feb. 17 at 6 pm; Taps,
Claps & Turns with Miss Randi on
Feb. 24 at 10:30 am and Stories for
Teens with Angels Blackmon on Feb.
26 at 1:30 pm. The public is invited
to these family-friendly live shows at
the Giggles Children’s Theater, St.
Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, 703
Main Street, 2nd floor, Paterson. For
details, call 973-754-4960 or write
The New Jersey Poetry Calendaroffers a list of readings in the state.
For events and info on how to
subscribe, go to pccc.edu/poetry.
The Theater League of Clifton(TLC) is entering its 10th season.Their mission is to cultivate arts and
entertainment and to create a
connection with its citizens through
theater. Entertaining, enlightening and
uplifting, TLC has made a difference
in education as well, by awarding
scholarships to graduating Clifton
High School seniors involved in the
arts. Upcoming productions include:
Once Upon a Mystery, a dinner
theater murder mystery fundraiser
at Mario’s Restaurant in Clifton on
Feb. 27, 28 and March 1, 6, 7 and 8.
That will be followed by the musical
South Pacific in May at the Aprea
Theater, Scoles Ave., Clifton. Ticket
prices, membership info and more
details at theaterleagueofclifton.com
or call 973-928-7668.
The next Backstage at the Yconcert at the Wayne YMCA’s Rosen
Performing Arts Center is on Feb. 8 at
noon by Matt Daniel’s PianoCreations. Tickets are $12 (with an
additional $5 for the optional brunch)
and may be purchased at the Wayne
YMCA’s Welcome Center, One Pike
Dr., or at wayneymca.org.
The Wayne Public Library’sLunchbox Learning Programcontinues on Feb. 11 with The Kootz,
a rock ‘n roll group who will perform
classic rock, pop and blues from the
late 50’s through the 70’s. Then on
Feb. 25, Gerard and Diane Barros
present One Fine Tapestry: A CaroleKing Tribute. They will perform her
solo hits and classics that King wrote
for other artists, from the Drifters to
Herman’s Hermits. Doors open at
noon for coffee, tea, hot chocolate
and cookies. Patrons may bring their
own lunch. Music begins at 12:30
pm and lasts one hour. This ongoing
free program is sponsored by the
Friends of the Wayne Public Library.
The library is at 461 Valley Rd. Call
973-694-4272 x5408 or write to
for details. W
Howdy Stranger performs a night of improv comedy with lots of audienceparticipation at the Wayne YMCA, One Pike Dr., on Feb. 7 at 8 pm. Tickets are$15 in advance or $18 at the door. Details at wayneymca.org.
New Legacy concerts at the
Ringwood Public Library presents
Mary Fahl (above) on March 1 at
2 pm. The expressive, emotional
singer and songwriter first achieved
fame as lead singer of the chamber-
pop group, October Project. Tickets
for all New Legacy concerts are
available during regular hours at the
Ringwood Public Library, 30 Cannici
Dr., Ringwood, (973-962-6256) or at
ringwoodlibrary.org. W
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The Global Economy & NewJersey Workers is the theme of a
seminar at the American Labor
Museum/Botto House National
Landmark in Haledon The optional
two-part program offers a teachers’
workshop and a living history
motorcoach tour of nearby labor and
immigrant heritage sites on May 13.
Open to the general public,
educators can receive a Professional
Development Certificate.
The March 18 teachers’ workshop
is from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and
includes presentations by award-
winning playwright, actor and
librarian Karen Carson, Rutgers
University finance professor, Arthur
Guarino, J.D., and Angelica
Santomauro, Ed.D., Director of the
American Labor Museum.
Methods of integrating labor and
immigrant studies into the curriculum
will be introduced, and teaching
materials for grades 4 through 12
will be distributed.
The May 13 motorcoach tour
begins with a 9 am guided visit to the
Botto House National Landmark
followed by visits to labor and
immigrant heritage sites of Haledon
and Paterson. Period-costumed
guides will provide historical
narrative and opportunity for
discussions. A brown-bag lunch will
be provided en route. The bus will
return to the Museum by 1 pm.
The registration fee of $65 for
Museum members and $75 for non-
members includes lunches and
teaching materials for the teachers’
workshop and the bus tour.
For those who opt to attend the
workshop only, the registration fee is
$45 for Museum members and $50
for non-members. For those who opt
to join the bus tour only, the cost is
$20 for Museum members and $25
for non-members. Call the Museum
at 973-595-7953 or email
Winners of the 2014 Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awardswill read their poems at an Awards Ceremony on Feb. 7, at the Poetry
Center at PCCC. The free program begins at 1 pm in the historic Hamilton
Club building, 32 Church St., corner of Ellison, downtown Paterson.
Parking is free at the PCCC lot at Church St. and College Blvd. The
winning readers include: first prize—Linda A. Cronin, Cedar Grove, NJ,
Because It’s Mine, and Linda Hillringhouse, Englewood, NJ, The BristolPlaza Hotel, Wildwood; second prize—Dante Di Stefano, Endwell, NY, AMorning Prayer While Pumping Gas at the Gulf Gas Station, and Abby E.
Murray, Endicott, NY, A Poem for Ugly People; third prize—Jason Allen,
Binghamton, NY, Pop, and Kenneth Ronkowitz, Cedar Grove, NJ, ThatSummer Between. The Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards, honoring Allen
Ginsberg’s contributions to American Literature, are given annually to
poets, both established and emerging. First prize, $1,000; second prize,
$200; and third prize, $100. Winning poems and honorable mentions are
published in the following year’s issue of the Paterson Literary Review.
Winners are asked to participate in a reading and awards ceremony that
takes place at the Poetry Center. The deadline for 2015 entries is April 1.
For further information, visit www.pccc.edu/poetry. W