Ridgewood Art Institute

<h2>Annual Member's Holiday Reception</h2><h2>Reception: Sunday, November 15th, 2 – 4 PM</h2>
Show will be on view November 15th through December 23rdCome and join us to celebrate the kickoff of this beautiful annual show.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy the artwork of our talented members.
Food and beverages will be served.
Gallery Hours:
During <a href="https://www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org/all-classes-schedule" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Class Times</a> Saturdays &amp; Sundays, 2-4pm

Local Event: Holiday Art Show Reception

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Ridgewood-Glen Rock

New Jersey

Holiday Art Show Reception

Annual Member's Holiday ReceptionReception: Sunday, November 15th, 2 – 4 PM
Show will be on view November 15th through December...

Artist: Neal Hughes
<h3>Join this nationally acclaimed, award-winning artist for an afternoon oil painting demo</h3>Neal Hughes, a professional painter for over 40 years, is a New Jersey artist living in the historic town of Medford. Neal is a Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists, Master Signature member of Oil Painters of America and a Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society and the National Oil &amp; Acrylic Painters Society. Neal is also an active member of the Plein Air Painters of America, the Salmagundi Club, and the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association. Neal’s artwork is included in the permanent collection of the New Britain Museum of American Art and has been juried into many national exhibitions. He is the winner of multiple national awards.<a href="https://www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org/upcoming-exhibitions/2026/11/neal-hughes-demo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register to Reserve Your Spot</a>
Suggested Donation (please bring cash or check): $10 Members, $20 Non-Members
Made possible by funds from the Bergen County Division of Cultural &amp; Historic Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Local Event: Live Artist Demonstration: Neal Hughes

Live Artist Demonstration: Neal Hughes

Artist: Neal Hughes
Join this nationally acclaimed, award-winning artist for an afternoon oil painting demoNeal Hughes, a...

The Ridgewood Art Institute

Caren Lissner

New York City Metropolitan Area

Jamie Gatlin

Paramus

Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook

Westwood-Hillsdale

Wyckoff

River Dell

New Milford

Ramsey

Passaic County

 Jack Slocum

Wayne

Oakland

Rockland County

Pearl River

New York

Paul Larsen Gallery, 11 Barnstable Court, Saddle River, NJ, 07458

Strip Mall Madonnas: Tableaux of a New World An Exhibition of Fine-Art Photography by Jon Levi
November 14–28, 2026 | Paul Larsen Gallery, Saddle River, NJFirst Opening on November 14th at 4 to 8pm Second Opening on November 25th at 12 to 8pm
What happens when the sacred meets the ordinary? Photographer Jon Levi explores this question in a striking exhibition of fine-art photography.
Drawing on iconography of the old masters, classical portraiture, and contemporary American culture, Levi transforms familiar figures and unexpected settings into theatrical photographic tableaux. Blending symbolism, humor, beauty, and provocation, his images challenge viewers to reconsider the boundaries between faith, identity, popular culture, and everyday life.
Strip Mall Madonnas offers a fresh, unconventional, and thought-provoking vision of the American cultural landscape.
Art lovers, photography enthusiasts, and curious visitors are invited to experience this unusual exhibition at Paul Larsen Gallery in Saddle River, New Jersey.

Local Event: Jon Levi's Strip Mall Madonnas: Tableaux of a New World — Fine Art at the Paul Larsen Gallery

Jon Levi's Strip Mall Madonnas: Tableaux of a...

Strip Mall Madonnas: Tableaux of a New World An Exhibition of Fine-Art Photography by Jon Levi
November 14–28, 2026 | Paul...

Jon Levi's Strip Mall Madonnas: Tableaux of a New World — Fine Art at the Paul Larsen Gallery

Join us at Soosoostudios in Glen Rock for a beautiful evening celebrating the unveiling of a brand-new collection of original artwork!
Enjoy complimentary wine, light bites, and an inspiring atmosphere filled with art, creativity, and connection. Bring a friend or loved one and make a night of it!
📅 November 14 | 6–9 PM 📍 Soosoostudios, Glen Rock, NJ
✨ Free Admission | RSVP Required
All are welcome — no art experience necessary!

Local Event: An Evening of Art & Wine

An Evening of Art & Wine

Join us at Soosoostudios in Glen Rock for a beautiful evening celebrating the unveiling of a brand-new collection of original...

Rosen Theater at Wayne Community Center

Tony Award-winning musical comes to the Wayne Community Center November 13–15 as America marks its 250th anniversary
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of opinionated, stubborn and deeply divided delegates gathered in Philadelphia and somehow managed to create a new nation.
This November, the Theater League of Clifton brings their story to the stage with 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical about the tumultuous days leading to the Declaration of Independence.
Directed by Maren Sugarman, the production will be presented November 13–15, 2026, at the Wayne Community Center, 1 Pike Drive in Wayne.
Set during the sweltering summer of 1776, the musical follows the determined and frequently exasperated John Adams as he tries to convince the Second Continental Congress that the thirteen colonies must declare their independence from Great Britain. Along the way, he finds allies in the irreverent Benjamin Franklin and reluctant Thomas Jefferson — and formidable opposition from delegates who have little interest in revolution.
With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone,&nbsp;1776 transforms the debates surrounding American independence into a battle of personalities, politics and principles. The musical originally opened on Broadway in 1969 and won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. More than half a century later, its portrayal of an argumentative Congress wrestling with compromise, regional divisions, slavery and the meaning of liberty remains strikingly relevant.
The production also arrives at an especially fitting moment. Throughout 2026, communities across the country are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and reflecting on the ideals, contradictions and continuing story that began in Philadelphia two-and-a-half centuries ago.
Leading the cast is Joe Elefante as John Adams, the outspoken Massachusetts delegate determined to persuade the Continental Congress to declare independence from Great Britain. Joining him are Anthony Rotondi as Benjamin Franklin and Don Flynn as Thomas Jefferson.
The featured cast also includes Frank Ortega as Richard Henry Lee, Kevin Hayes as John Dickinson, Ryan Green as Edward Rutledge, Stephen Burke as Roger Sherman, Bill Kaufman as Robert Livingston, and Frank Skokan as John Hancock. Julia Duncan portrays Abigail Adams and Brittany Reese plays Martha Jefferson.
Sugarman returns to the Theater League of Clifton after directing several previous productions, including Oliver!, Waiting for Christmas, Man of La Mancha, Murder on the Menu and The Altos.
Tickets are $30, or $25 for seniors and students. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or larger. Tickets can be purchased online at <a href="https://www.theaterleagueofclifton.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tlctheater.org</a> or reserved by calling (973) 928-7668.
The Theater League of Clifton has also announced a special promotion with Outback Steakhouse in Wayne, offering audiences of its upcoming production of 1776 a 30% discount on food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages. To take advantage of the promotion, patrons need only present their purchased 1776 ticket at the restaurant's Wayne location at 191 Berdan Avenue, between Friday, November 13, and Sunday, November 15.
Founded in 2005, the Theater League of Clifton is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the arts through theatrical performances, providing quality entertainment for audiences of all ages and creating opportunities for members of the community to participate in live theater. Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaterleagueofclifton/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@theaterleagueofclifton</a>
1776 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Local Event: TLC Presents "1776" —  An Epic Musical 250 Years in the Making! 

TLC Presents "1776" —  An Epic Musical 250...

Tony Award-winning musical comes to the Wayne Community Center November 13–15 as America marks its 250th anniversary
Two...

TLC Presents "1776" —  An Epic Musical 250 Years in the Making! 

West Side Presbyterian Church

Parlance Chamber Concerts presents Café Music on Sunday, November 15, at 4 PM, featuring seven extraordinary musicians in a delightfully eclectic program inspired by the sounds, flavors, and exuberant spirit of café culture.
From Martinů's delightfully zany ballet The Kitchen Revue and Rossini's whimsical piano miniature Anchovies to James Grant's delectable Triple Mocha Indulgence and Paul Schoenfield's exuberant piano trio Café Music, this mouthwatering program serves up a delicious menu of musical delicacies. Works by Poulenc and Piazzolla add French sophistication and the irresistible rhythms of the Argentine tango.
Performed by an all-star ensemble of internationally acclaimed soloists, rising young virtuosos, and principal musicians of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Café Music promises a sparkling afternoon of musical wit, dazzling virtuosity, and culinary panache.
The concert features an all-star ensemble of internationally acclaimed soloists, rising young virtuosos, and principal musicians of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra:
<ul>
<li>Kevin Zhu, violin</li>
<li>Tommy Mesa, cello</li>
<li>Albert Cano Smit, piano</li>
<li>Anton Rist, clarinet</li>
<li>William Short, bassoon</li>
<li>Billy R. Hunter, Jr., trumpet</li>
<li>Rupert Boyd, guitar</li>
</ul>
Program
Bohuslav Martinů: Suite from La revue de cuisine (The Kitchen Revue) — violin, cello, piano, clarinet, bassoon, and trumpet
Gioachino Rossini: Anchovies — solo piano
Francis Poulenc: Cello Sonata
Astor Piazzolla: L'Histoire du Tango — violin and guitar
James Grant: Triple Mocha Indulgence — bassoon and piano
Paul Schoenfield: Café Music — piano trio
Location
West Side Presbyterian Church 
6 South Monroe Street 
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Tickets and Complete Information: 
<a href="https://www.parlancechamberconcerts.org/concert-november-15-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.parlancechamberconcerts.org/concert-november-15-2026</a>
Ticket Prices
Adults (40–64): $45 
Seniors (65+): $35 
Young Adults (21–39): $25 
Students (12–20): $15 
Children (8–11): Free admission
Contact
<a href="mailto:parlance@parlancechamberconcerts.org">parlance@parlancechamberconcerts.org</a> 
201-612-8399

Local Event: Parlance Chamber Concerts Presents Café Music

Parlance Chamber Concerts Presents Café Music

Parlance Chamber Concerts presents Café Music on Sunday, November 15, at 4 PM, featuring seven extraordinary musicians in a...

A Brighter Beginning Together!
CTC Academy is welcoming families to explore our Early Enrichment Program, a nurturing, specialized preschool experience for children ages 18 months to 3 years with developmental delays, physical and multiple disabilities, and complex medical needs.
Our program offers small, supportive classrooms, play-based learning, experienced and caring staff, and individualized attention to help every child grow, learn, and belong.
Program Options:
<ul><li>2-Day Program: Tuesday &amp; Thursday, 9:30&ndash;11:30 AM</li><li>3-Day Program: Monday, Wednesday &amp; Friday, 9:30&ndash;11:30 AM</li></ul>
Generous donor support is available to help cover most of the tuition cost. 
Now accepting inquiries and scheduling private tours!
Complete our brief inquiry form to learn more or schedule a visit:
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Holiday Art Show Reception

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15

2:00 PM

Ridgewood Art Institute, 12 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ