The Denville Arts Council‘s Mini Art Show is on display at the Denville Library 3/25/24 – 4/27/24. Please come in and see the wonderful artwork that was created. The Artists’ Reception will be on April 8th from 7-8:30pm.

April’s Spice of the month is: Pink Peppercorns!  Register today for your kit! Register today to reserve your kit. Priority given to Denville ResidentsAges 18+ONE Kit per HouseholdKits not picked up will be forfeitedSpice kits can be picked up on Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27 during our opening hours at the Denville Library!

This week’s movie is: The Secret Garden (PG).  An orphaned girl discovers a magical garden hidden at her strict uncle’s estate (2020).  No registration needed.   Movie Genre: Drama/FantasyMovie Run Time: 1 hour, 39 minutes

Award-winning Nimbus Dance pays homage to Martha Graham’s iconic collaboration with composer Aaron Copland, Appalachian Spring, bringing artistic director, Sam Pott’s contemporary vision to this American dance masterpiece. Paired with this piece are other works that explore themes of americana through dance.  Performances at 2:00PM and 7:30PM. Wheelchair AccessibleAssisted Listening    

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs, from a triceratops to a T-Rex! 1:00pm and 5:00pm 5:00pm performance: sensory friendly. The 5:00 PM performance of Dinosaur World Live will be a sensory-friendly performance designed to create a supportive, welcoming experience for people with sensory sensitivities. This performance will feature modulated sound and light levels and a relaxed environment where the audience is free to talk, vocalize, and leave and re-enter the seating area.

Imperial Brass is excited to feature Levi Boylan in a concert to include: Ferdinand David’s “Concertino for Trombone” Alexandre Guilmant’s “Concert Piece for Trombone” Ray Steadman Allen’s “The Holy War”   Imperial Brass has been delighting audiences around New Jersey for over 30 years. Originally founded as the Rutgers Alumni Brass Band by alumni Steve Dillon and Jon Korsun with arranger Mark Freeh, the band gave its first concert in April of 1991. Since then, Imperial Brass has presented highly entertaining programs that include traditional brass band literature, classical arrangements, popular music and more.

Join us for a presentation & discussion of this interesting and surprisingly relevant exhibition on Dorothea Lange’s photography with a special focus on its relationship to language – writing found in the environment, but also captions or descriptions added in various publications, to “extend, buttress, illuminate, and explain the photograph”. After an early career as portrait photographer Lange dedicated her life to documenting life during the Great Depression, traveling through the country for the Farm Security Administration to capture the lives of impoverished sharecroppers, documenting life inside the Japanese Incarceration Camps, in booming coast towns during WWII… She very carefully composed her thought provoking images while always dedicated to being truthful. So many of her images have become iconic, most famously the Migrant Mother. Presented by Sylvia Laudien-Meo.  Zoom link will be sent out prior to the program.  Presented with the Libraries of MAIN. Public Notice & Disclaimer – During this Program, you may be using a third-party platform such as Zoom for the purpose of communication, collaboration, projects, etc. This service may collect some personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, and password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy, which can be found here: Zoom Privacy PolicyThis Program uses a third-party website link. By clicking on the third-party website link, you will leave the Denville Public Library’s website and enter a website not operated by the Denville Public Library. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every third-party website or service that you visit or use, including those third parties with whom you interact with through our Library services

Join us for a six week session of yoga, breathwork and meditation with instructor Karen Noel.  Session dates are: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.  Please bring your yoga mat, wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.  Donations to help cover the costs of this ongoing program are always appreciated.  Registration is for the series.  You only need to register once.  Please click here to register.

Bring your knitting or crochet (or any hand-held craft) project to work on!  Fun and easy atmosphere – no stress time to work on your current project.  No registration necessary.

Between 1918 and 1937 the Gershwin brothers produced more than 700 songs together for theater and film that helped invent the modern musical. An enormous number have become classics, performed and recorded by generations of performers. But why? What has made these songs survive? Come hear the stories and explore the music of some of their most enduring and groundbreaking songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “You Can’t Take That Away from Me” and “Love is Sweeping the Country.” Performances at 2:00PM and 7:30PM. Wheelchair accessible Assisted listening

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TAIKOPROJECT has astonished audiences worldwide since 2000 with their unique blend of traditional taiko and innovative aesthetics. Percussive power, dynamic music, and graceful choreography work together to weave a gorgeous narrative you’ll have to see (and hear!) to believe! “This ain’t your mama’s taiko, but it may be your hip, younger cousin’s.” — LA Weekly Wheelchair accessible

Spring has always been a season of rebirth and beauty, and what better way to celebrate its splendor than through art? We are delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition, “The Magic Hour – Images of Spring,” a collection that captures the serene and vibrant atmosphere of the season. Join Us for a First Friday to RememberIn partnership with the Boonton First Friday Art Walk, our gallery doors will open for a unique evening that offers not just a visual feast but also the warm camaraderie of fellow art enthusiasts. Spend your afternoon with us, surrounded by the inspiring works of spring. Let the colors and textures on display ignite your senses and transport you to the magic of the blooming season.

The Chatham Community Players concludes its 102nd Season with the critically acclaimed Broadway smash and modern musical classic, “NINE” with music & lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Arthur Kopit. Performance dates are May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 8:00PM and May 12 at 3:00PM. All performances are at the Chatham Playhouse, 23 North Passaic Avenue, in Chatham. Online Ticket Presale is $27 for Adults & $24 for Seniors/Students with In-person Purchase Day of the Show is $30 for Adults & $27 for Seniors/Students. Join us for a Talk Back led by Susan Speidel about the production and meet members of the company, immediately following the matinee on May 12. Tickets can be purchased online by accessing the theater’s online ticketing service, where you can now reserve your particular seat, simply go to chathamplayers.org/tickets. The service is available 24 hours a day. Purchasing tickets in person at Chatham Playhouse’s box office will begin on April 23. For information regarding box office hours, please call the box office number at (973) 635-7363. Patrons with special needs requiring seating accommodations should contact the Playhouse at least 24 hours prior to the performance. Without prior notice, accommodations cannot be guaranteed. Wheelchair accessible

Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, experiment with engineering and coding robots, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required. Funding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our museum, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our collaborative workspace geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, experiment with engineering and coding robots, use our new 3D printer, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required.

Choral Art Society of NJ presents “The Brothers Haydn” with  full chorus, orchestra and professional soloists. Come enjoy an evening featuring the Lord Nelson Mass, Te Deum and Missa Brevis in C. Please join Choral Art Society as we celebrate Dr. Martin Sedek’s farewell concert. Tickets $30 adult, $35 at the door $25 student/senior, $30 at the door, Presbyterian Church, Westfield. Please visit www.casofnj.org for more details.

  Taylor Simon King celebrates the music of pop icons James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King with unique arrangements, fan favorites and engaging storytelling, as performed by James Gedeon, Lisa Sherman and Alice Leon. Wheelchair Accessible

“Hooray for May” free family arts day returns to The Center for Contemporary Art on Sunday, May 5 from 1-4pm. “Hooray for May” brings local families from the community together for a fun and interactive day of making art and enjoying music and dance performances. Hands-on art activities for kids and parents alike will take place in The Center’s three art studios, outside in Pluckemin Park and its outdoor pavilion. Members of the community are invited to visit the three art exhibitions in The Center’s galleries. Families will be treated to live performances from Wharton Arts New Jersey Youth Chorus, and dance performances from the Tiruchitrambalam School of Dance and the Natya Mayuri Dance Ensemble. Refreshment stations will be provided and Neapolitan wood fired pizza will be available from the Va Fa Napoli Pizza Truck.