(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Museum rolls out its 2016 slate of programming for adults this January with the return of trumpet prodigy Geoff Gallante; a lecture by New Jersey collector and author Leo Rogers; a Paint and Sip studio art workshop; and a mosaic workshop.
Jazz Showcase: Geoff Gallante Returns
Monday, January 18, 8:00PM
Geoff possesses the kind of musical gift very seldom seen even among such a rarefied and exclusive group as child musical prodigies. He has had many appearances on television including CBS’s ‘THE EARLY SHOW,’’ NBC’s ‘TONIGHT SHOW’ with Jay Leno,’ playing with the ‘TONIGHT SHOW BAND’ and NBC’s ‘TODAY SHOW’’ where he joined Columbia Records recording artist Chris Botti in a marvelous duet of ‘America the Beautiful’’ that captured the hearts of viewers all across the country. For this Bickford appearance, Geoff will share the stage with seasoned Jersey jazz professionals Jim DeSalvo (piano), Steve Varner (bass), Steve Johns (drums) with special guest Harry Allen on sax. The band will serve up choice selections from the Great American Songbook, some jazz standards on the side, all with a twist of bop.
Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at the door
Tea and Treasures: Knights at the Tea Table
Wednesday, January 20, 2:00PM
Join New Jersey collector and author, Leo Rogers, for a guided tour of his unique collection of Medieval knight artifacts and figurines (currently on display at the Morris Museum.) Through excerpts from his book, "Lives and Times of Medieval Knights," Rogers will explore his fascination with knights.
This program continues Tea and Treasures, a popular monthly series that features engaging lectures, great conversation, and light refreshments. Advance registration required.
Tickets: $10 per person
Fee: $45 for Members; $55 for Non-members
Studio Art Workshop:
Mosaics Workshop in 2 Parts with Eleanor Parr-DiLeo
Part 1: Saturday, January 23, 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Part 2: Saturday, January 30, 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Discover the joys of mosaic design in this two-part workshop. Learn the basics of cutting techniques, placement of tiles, gluing, and grouting as you create a 10-inch frame. No art or mosaic experience necessary.
Fee: $90 for Members; $100 for Non-members; $25 supply fee to instructor
For more information on these events visit morrismuseum.org.
Image: Geoff Gallante. Photography by Steven Parke, 2014.
About the Morris Museum
Founded in 1913, the Morris Museum is an award-winning, community-based arts and cultural institution which serves the public through high caliber exhibitions in the arts, sciences and humanities. The Museum also offers educational programs, family events, and is home to the Bickford Theatre and its wide range of performing arts offerings. Continuously serving the public since 1913, the Morris Museum has been designated a Major Arts Institution and has received the New Jersey State Council on the Arts’ Citation of Excellence, among other awards. The first museum in New Jersey to be accredited, the Morris Museum was re-accredited in 2013 by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road (at the corner of Columbia Turnpike) in Morristown, NJ, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00pm. In addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to 8:00pm on the second and third Thursday of the month. Admission to the Museum is $10 for adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission is always free for Museum members. For more information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit www.morrismuseum.org.
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