July 2010 Issue 50
The Baird Newsletter
5 Mead St.
South Orange, NJ 07079
973.378.7754 ext. 3
arts@southorange.org
  
Dear Friends,
This July, the arts at The Baird brings a hot, sizzling selection of experiences with an exhibition and concerts in the park.....Scroll down to get the full overview for programs for the whole family. It’s Happening at The Baird!
The Baird
18th annual South Orange Summer Concerts in the Park
Flood’s Hill, Meadowland Park, South Orange
All concerts start at 7:30

Rain site: Seton Hall University, Jubilee Hall—air conditioned and casual (in case of impending inclement weather, check www.thebaird.org page for concert site after 3:00 day of performance.)

July 7 KJ Denhart, Urban folk jazz, A popular indie singer, guitarist, songwriter described as a triple threat force of nature, by John Platt of WFUV Radio

July 14 Elvis meets the Beatles, by the Mahoney Brothers The world’s longest running Beatles tribute band, the fab 4 truly live on…

July 21 Catherine Russell, genuine jazz/blues vocalist Currently THE hottest jazz vocalist on the charts

July 28 Searson, Celtic Rock, A contemporary sound with celtic base: vocals, raw fiddling and ferocious stepdancing
Sponsored by Best Western Turtle Brook Inn

                   
PIERRO GALLERY CELEBRATES 16 YEARS WITH SPECIAL HONORARY EXHIBITION
Committee/Committed: Pierro @ 16
Through July 18

This exhibition honors the artists who have dedicated their time and energy to the Pierro Gallery Exhibition Committee over the 16 years since its inception. Their commitment to the Pierro mission has contributed to the position of excellence and significance it enjoys within the art world today. These 24 artists represent the volunteer group who have outreached, curated, and participated in the myriad exhibits and other gallery functions over the years, all with the commitment to engage the arts and the communities for a richer, more vibrant quality of life.

Included are: Mona Brody, Raleigh Caesar, Laura Chenicek, Liz DeMaree, Kate Dodd, SK Duff, Boris Gavrilovic, Peter Jacobs, Jo Jochnowitz, Greg Leshe, Karen McDermott, Marco Munoz, Susan Napack, Gary Park, Kaaren Patterson, Sarah Petruziello, Lennie Pierro, Margie Pye, Lauren Rutten, Jay Seldin, Fausto Sevilla, Miriam Sumner, Jennifer Takahashi, Ellen Weisbord, Judy Wukitsch




Upcoming Events……

Fall Arts classes begin in September at The Baird. Watch for detail announcements.
For further information about all of the happening events going on at The Baird, call (973) 378-7754, come into The Baird on 5 Mead Street, South Orange, or visit us online.
The Baird: It's Happening Here!
Sincerely,
Judy Wukitsch
Assistant Director
South Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs
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