MATISSE AS MUSE

THURSDAY, OCT. 13, 7P. M.

Artist JANET TAYLOR PICKETT, a longtime member of the Montclair community; Gail Stavitsky, Montclair Art Museum’ s chief curator; and Kathy Imlay, independent curator and owner of Imlay Gallery, will discussJanet’ scurrent MAM exhibition, Janet Taylor Pickett: The Matisse Series. The exhibit will be on viewuntil June 18, 2017.$ 12 members, $ 15 nonmembers.

■ 3 South Mountain Ave. For more information, visit montclairartmuseum. org, or call 973-746-5555.

TO BOLDLY GO

FRIDAY, OCT. 14, 8P. M.

BelovedbyStar Trek fans as the original Captain James T. Kirk, William Shatner reminiscesabout his career, lifeand lovesin SHATNER’ S WORLD. ■ Wellmont Theater, 5Seymour St. in Montclair. For ticket prices and additional information, call 973-783-9500, or visit thewellmonttheater. com.

HISTORICAL HARVEST

SUNDAY, OCT. 9,1-4 P. M.

As part of its 2nd Sunday Family FUNday series, the MontclairHistorical Society is teaming up with the Montclair Community Farm Coalition to present HARVEST DAY, an introduction to 19th-century farm life. The afternoonwill include weavingand cookingdemonstrations, cider pressing, avisit with friendly chickens, and more. ■ 110 Orange Rd. in Montclair. Admission $ 10 / family, members free. Advance registration not required. For additional information, call 973-744-1796, or visit montclairhistorical. org.

AN IRISH CLASSIC AT MSU

THURSDAY, OCT. 20-SUNDAY, OCT. 23

Set during the 1916 EasterRising, THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS depictsaworking-class Dublin family and their neighbors caughtupin the forces of idealism and violence. The play, writtenbySeanO’ Casey, caused riots at its1926 premiere. Presented by Ireland’ snational Abbey Theatre. ■ Alexander KasserTheater, 1Normal Ave. on the Montclair StateUniversity campus. Tickets $ 20. Foradditional information, including performancetimes, call 973-655-5112, or visitpeakperfs. org.

AN EVENING WITH

SHEMEKIA COPELAND

FRIDAY, OCT. 14, 8P. M.

Award-winning artist SHEMEKIA COPELAND singsthe blues at this Outpost in the Burbs presentation, held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church St. in Montclair. Tickets $ 32. ■ To purchasetickets and foradditional information, visit outpostintheburbs. org, or call 973-744-6560.

MURDER ON THE MENU

THURSDAY, NOV. 3,7-11P. M.

Calling all amateur detectives: THE CEDAR GROVEROTARYCLUB will be hosting anight of fun and fundraising featuring amurder mystery dinner, aswellasatricky tray and 50 / 50 raffle. Proceeds go to anumber of local nonprofits. ■ The Brownstone, 351 W. Broadway, Paterson. Tax-deductibleadmission $ 75 / person. Foradditional information, contact Joyce Kazoun at 973-865-7903, or email her at Tjkazoun @ gmail. com.

BEDTIME STORIES AT

THE LIBRARY

OCTOBER 21-22

Now in its eighth year, THE LITTLE READinvites young children and their grown-ups to both branches of the Montclair Public Library for milk, cookies, and bedtime stories read by library director David Hinkley and surprise guests. The event is free and open to the public; advance registration not required. ■ Foradditional information, including dates and hours at each location, visit montclairlibrary. org, or call973-744-0500.

ARTFUL WEEKEND I

SATURDAY, OCT. 15-SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 10 A. M.-5 P. M.

With beautiful fall foliageasabackdrop, mid-October is the perfect time to enjoythe 17th annual FINE ARTAND CRAFTS SHOW in Brookdale Park, this year featuring over 160 vendors. ■ Foradditional information, visit rosesquared. com.

ARTFUL WEEKENDII

FRIDAY, OCT. 21, 6-9 P. M.

Artappreciation in Montclairtakes placenot just in galleries, but in supportivelocalbusinessesthatdisplayworks by NewJersey artists. During ARTWALKMONTCLAIR, participants will stroll through the Central Business District and enjoy mini-receptions at galleries such as 73 See Gallery & Design Studio and Gallery 51, as well as Parlor Studio, Noches de Colombia, Blue Mercury and other locations. Mapsavailable during normal business hours at the MontclairCenter BID offices, 7N. WillowSt., Suite4A. ■ Formoreinformation, go to montclaircenter. com, or call 973-509-3820.

CHEMICALREACTIONS

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 7:30 P. M.

In his Adult School of Montclair lecture, CHEM- ICALAND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE: FACTAND FICTION, MSU chemistry and biochemistry professor David Rotella talks about weapons of terror, and what can be done to minimize them. Tuition $ 20, free for ASM members. Advance registration required. ■ Montclair Public Library, 50 S. Fullerton Ave. To register and for more information, visit adultschool. org, or call 973-744-0500, x2224.

JANET TAYLORPICKETT, MATISSE BLUEDRESS, 2013: COURTESYOFIMLAY GALLERYAND THE ARTIST; SHATNER: COURTESYOFBERGEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; THE LITTLE READ: COURTESYCHANDAHALL; SHEMEKIA COPELAND: COURTESYOFMARILYN STRINGER

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