WHERE: Farmstead House, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge
For information: 347.927.8748, or visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, at 2 PM
First Sunday Concert Series Presents:
MUSIC AND STORIES OF THE CIVIL WAR
with Marianne and Tom Tucker
In Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War.
Refreshments served during the intermission
TICKETS: $20 per person/Student & Seniors $10
Order online
http://farmsteadcivilwarconcert.eventbrite.com/
Appearing in period dress and performing on guitar, banjo, tin whistle, zither and concertina, Marianne and Tom Tucker will present Music and Stories of the Civil War that is part of the Farmstead Arts First Sunday Concert Series. The duo will sing songs and tell stories that reflect on life during the war in the 1860’s.
Folk Musicians Marianne and Tom Tucker (Photo Credit Tom Tucker)
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2 PM
HIDDEN VALOUR: FEMALE SOLDIERS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Lecture by noted history lecturer and Civil War buff Glenn LeBouef
Suggested Donation $10
Registration requested
To register: www.civilwarlecture1.eventbrite.com
LeBoeuf will talk about the little-known role of women as “undercover” soldiers in the war. Attendees are invited to bring their memorabilia from the Civil War to talk about with LeBoeuf and the other attendees.
APRIL 2-26
WANDERLUST EXHIBIT & SALE
WORKS BY CINDER LEDELL
a gathering of originals, limited edition prints, and children’s books
Gallery Hours: Saturdays: 1 – 4 PM Sundays April 3 and 10: 12 – 2 PM Sunday April 17: 2 – 4 PM
Tuesdays April 5, 12, 19: 1‐4 PM Opening reception SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1-3 PM including a book signing with Cinder LeDell, music by Cinder’s students & refreshments. LeDell, of Basking Ridge, is a well-known music teacher, author, painter and musician. She has been painting for 19 years and has participated in 17 solo and juried art shows, written six children’s books and performed all types of music from classical to rock ‘n roll. To learn more about Cinder LeDell, visit www.cinder.org.
(Above: Cinder LeDell "Morning on the Yangzte [Credit: Cinder LeDell)])
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2-3:30 PM
PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH CINDER LeDELL
Learn to blend pastels and paint Cinder's grayscale prints
Choose from several types of animals.
All ages
COST: $22
Register online: www.cinderledellworkshop.eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 10 AM – 1 PM
PYSANKY EGG WORKSHOP
Learn the ancient art of Pysanky (Wax Resist on Egg)
with Odarka Polanskyj Stockert
Pysanky Egg photo (Credit: Odarka Stockert)
Learn the ancient art of Pysanky, and create a Ukrainian Easter egg using a wax-resist method. Participants will get a hands-on experience using the unique techniques needed to create these colorful masterpieces. Preregistration is required, and reservations must be made by March 31
COST: $30 includes all materials
To make reservations, visit: http://farmsteadpysanky-eorg.eventbrite.com/
ART:
- Watercolor classes begin the last week in April. 6 sessions. Saturdays 10 AM–noon; taught by Basking Ridge artist Frank Pietrucha.
- Colored pencil drawing Wednesday afternoons starting April 27, 10 AM-12 noon; taught by Susan Antin. To register visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org or call 908.419.4943.
MUSIC: Piano, viola and violin for all ages on Tuesdays by Marina Stefanovsky. Register through Elefante Music http://elefantemusic.com
Summer Camp at Farmstead Arts for Ages 4 – 7. July 11-15 and July 18-22 10:30-11:30 AM, Monday – Friday. Taught by Marie Johnson of Wee Little Arts. Register at: http://weelittlearts.com/
The farmhouse is wheelchair accessible. Anyone anticipating the need for additional accessibility services is requested to make a request by sending an e-mail to the farmsteadartscenter@gmail.com at least three weeks in advance.
Funds for these events have been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Local Arts Program Grant administered by The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission.
