Many great events to enjoy this weekend. We told you about:
- The 10th Annual West Orange Classic Film Festival
- Howie Day Concert at Outpost in the Burbs
- Conversation on Race Relations at The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County
- Bowtie Cinemas “Cine Classics” Classic Film Series
And there’s more. Here are your weekend highlights:
On Friday night, see Ryan Hobler at Trend Coffee & Tea House in Montclair. Hobler makes music with “a hypnotic rhythmic undercurrent built layer upon layer with dreamy, rich vocals that drip like liquid over top a solid melody line.” (Indie-Music) Produced by Andy Baldwin (Bjork, Saint Lucia, Wakey! Wakey!), his forthcoming album, The Elusive Yes (out 1/20/15) has landed features on Daytrotter, The Huffington Post, American Songwriter and many others.
Ryan Hobler at Trend
Friday, January 16 at 8:30 pm
Trend Tea & Coffee House, 411 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Free
Jill Sobule, a Denver-born singer, songwriter, and storyteller, with over seven albums and nearly two decades of recording, will perform a special concert at The Art Garage on Friday. Her recording career began in 1990 with her debut album Things Here are Different, recorded by Todd Rundgren. Her 1995 self-titled album, Jill Sobule, yielded the hit songs I Kissed A Girl (the original) and Supermodel. Since then, she has continued to record, produce and tour with an ever-growing loyal fan base.
Jill Sobule at The Art Garage
Friday, January 16 at 7:30 pm
The Art Garage, 211 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Tickets: $30 can be purchased online here
Head into The City to support Montclair Playwright George Ruthauser, whose new play, “Thank Godfrey,” a comedy that proves everything you believe about reincarnation is dead wrong, has been selected by the Venus/Adonis Theater Festival for performances this weekend. Thank Godfrey’s cast, director and playwright are all locals: David Shaw who plays Commissioner Godfrey is from Glen Ridge, Gary Martin who plays Ernie Bloom is from Montclair, Kristine Stringer who plays Mrs. Wifflepopper is from South Orange, Annette Winter who plays Evangeline Carrington is from Boonton, and the director, Mark Liebert is from Verona.
Thank Godfrey
January 16 at 9 pm and January 18 at 4:30 pm, Robert Moss Theater, 440 Lafayette Street, NYC
$20 tickets can be reserved by sending an email here and writing “Thank Godfrey” with your name and performance date
73 See Gallery & Design Studio will be exhibiting the Neo-Expressionist works of HiCoup (Jason Xavier Sparrow) for a six week run an an Opening Reception on Saturday, January 17. HiCoup is a father, visual artist, thinker and recorded Hip Hop music artist. The artist will be preforming live at both the opening and closing receptions and at other dates to be announced
Opening Reception: HiCoup with live music performance
Saturday, January 17 from 6 – 9 PM
73 See Gallery, 73 Pine Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
Free
As the fifth season of Downton Abbey airs, step back in time to the 1920s and enjoy a luncheon fit for the Crawley family themselves at Liberty Hall Museum in Union this Saturday. The mouthwatering luncheon buffet includes your choice of red or white wine and a tour of Liberty Hall Museum.
Downton Abbey Luncheon
Saturday, January 17 from noon to 3 pm
Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Kean University, Union, NJ
Admission is $50 per person, and includes an intimate, guided tour of the museum
Reservations required 908-527-0400
https://youtu.be/0KTPS4rDBxA
Willy Dalton, New Jersey’s jazz-meets-blues-meets-pop-and-funk guitarist, arranger and composer, knows how to make music fun while maintaining artistic vigor. He and his 10-piece gang will perform a very special 35th anniversary gig on Sunday at Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant. The band lays into anything from a mambo-esque version of “New York State of Mind” to his own slow and funky “Last Year’s Waltz” to Monk’s bubbling “Bye-Ya” with zest and musicality. Join the “Gang” in celebrating 35 years this evening at Trumpets, where they have been playing regularly for the past 15 years.
The Dalton Gang Anniversary Gig
Sunday, January 18 at 7 pm
Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant, 6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ, 07042
$10 pp music $7 pp minimum
Check out our Calendar for other local happenings.