News Archieves 10/06/01 to 05/17/02

Posted 04/22/02 - LAMBERTVILLE SHAD FEST - April 27 and 28, 2002

Posted 04/13/02
Kyle Rife and his co-chair, Paul Lyons are proud to present the
2nd Annual Antique Tractor and Machinery Show to benefit Special Equestrians (Fun for the entire family!) Enjoy a day stepping back in time to the fascinating machines of yesterday. Stomp your feet to the music of Jericho Grass, laugh while you play Horse Plop Bingo hoping to win $500.
Sponsored by: Pipersville Garden Center, Plumstead Lions Club, Hatfield Quality Meats, Limekiln Pike Nurseries, Earthborne Equipment Co. and None Such Farm
Saturday, May 4 2002  9:00 - 4:00
2800 Street Road, Warrington, Pennsylvania (just 6 miles from exit 27 on the PA. Turnpike) Registration beginning 8:00 am   $10.00 per tractor, machine or antique vehicle (a tax deductible donation)
General admission $5.00 per car  **police/ fire fighters free with valid I.D.; flee market $10.00 per space (must provide your own table) Activities include
Live music in the morning by Jericho Grass , pony rides 1:30 - 3:30, face painting, Win $500 Horse plop Bingo, hay rides, hay maze, food on premises
12:00 (lunch break)
Special Equestrians Equine Drill Team demonstration, Special Equestrians Program demonstrations
1:00 - Tractor Games
2:30 - Parade of Tractors and Machinery
For Information call (215) 918-1001 ext. 312 Leave a message
or on line info@setractorshow.com
WEB site www.setractorshow.com

Posted 04/09/02
May 2, 2002, Thursday
California-based Celtic Rock band Tempest with 9 critically acclaimed CDs to their credit will appear at John & Peter's, 96 S. Main Street in New Hope on Thursday, May 2, 2002 from 9PM- 1AM. Performing a hybrid of high energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and world music for a sound that is uniquely their own. Critics have lauded the Tempest sound as “one of the most unique sounds around...bridging two continents and about a millennium of musical history”. Tickets are $12 and are available in advance. For information and reservations call 215/862-5981. www.tempestmusic.com

Posted 02/18//02
March 3, 2002
New Hope Partners in Progress, the community volunteer network, has announced its annual dance party that will be held at Odette’s Restaurant, South River Road in New Hope on Sunday, March 3, 2002 beginning at 6:00 PM. This year’s event entitled “The Big Band Sound Meets Rock”, will feature dancing to the sound of the big band era interwoven with the great songs of the Rock and Roll years. The dance party offers enjoyment for fans of each era and promises to be a fun time. Local disc jockey, Gary Markus, will play the sounds of two great musical eras from 7 PM to 11:30 PM. The party will include hors d’oeuvres, pasta buffet, beverages and a cash bar. PiP President, Ethel Aschenbrenner, noted that the proceeds from the dance party will be used to purchase new flower planters for New Hope. PiP’s New Hope Garden Club volunteers plant gardens in barrels that are located throughout the borough. Aschenbrenner feels that the new planters will blend in beautifully with the concrete and brick sidewalks in New Hope and will contribute to the continued enhancement of the borough’s appearance.
Tickets for the event are $35 and can be purchased at Cockamamies’ on North Bridge Street in New Hope and at the New Hope Visitors Center on South Main Street.

Posted 02/11/02
MISS GAY PENNSYLVANIA USofA PAGEANT 2002
The 10th Annual Miss Gay Pennsylvania USofA Pageant 2002 will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002 at The Eagle Firehouse Ballroom on Sugan Road at Rt. 202 in New Hope, PA. Doors will open at 6:00pm. See full write up in: March Calendar of Events

Posted 01/14/02
Forest Glen will appear at John & Peter's, 96 S. Main Street in New Hope, PA on January 24, 2002. Music will begin at 9:00pm and continue till midnight. For more information call 215-862-5981.

Posted 01/13/02
Lambertville/New Hope Winter Festival Highlights Feb. 1-3, 2002:
Feb. 1, 2002, Fri.
6-7:30 pm Pre-Concert Reception with Danny Wright, New Age Pianist, at the Inn at Lambertville Station. 215.862.2974
Feb. 1, 2002, Fri.
8:00 - 10:00 pm Danny Wright, New Age Pianist, in Concert at the Stephen J. Buck Memorial Theater, New Hope. Danny Wright is a Steinway artist, an honor accorded to only a select few of the finest pianists in the world. 215.862.2974 Some seats available.
Feb. 2, 2002, Sat.
8:00 - 10:00 pm Danny Wright, New Age Pianist, in Concert at the Stephen J. Buck Memorial Theater, New Hope. Danny Wright is a Steinway artist, an honor accorded to only a select few of the finest pianists in the world. 215.862.2974.  HELD OVER FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE BY POPULAR DEMAND.
Feb. 2, 2002, Sat.
10:30 am Snow Bowl Parade, 1 mile Fun Walk/Run. Join Track 2002 in leading this year's Parade from the NHS High School over the bridge to Lambertville. 215.862.2974
Feb. 2, 2002, Sat.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Winter Festival Parade. Parade starts with one mile fun walk/run followed by the music of local marching bands, three Philadelphia Mummers String Bands, local Scouts and Civic Groups, Sport Mascots, Cheer leaders, etc. Starts at the NHS High School, over the bridge into Lambertville. 215.862.2102
Feb. 2, 2002, Sat.
1:00 pm Philadelphia Mummers String Bands InvitationalCompetition, competing for prize money in the parking lot of the LambertvilleStation Restaurant. Lunch for allparticipants in the fun run/walk. 215.862.2974.
Feb. 2, 2002, Sat.
Winter Festival activities - Live Ice Carving at the Lambertville Station and Havana's Restaurant, Folk tales and The Magic Man at St. John's School, Parry Mansion and Marshall House tours, and much more. 215.862.2974.
Feb. 3, 2002, Sun.
8:30-11:30 am Pancake Breakfast at NHS High School
Feb. 3, 2002, Sun.
10:00 am Children's Scavenger Hunt. Sponsored by Solebury Parks & Rec.215.862.2974
Feb. 3, 2002, Sun.
1:00 pm Ice Carving at the Logan Inn 215.862.2974
Feb. 3, 2002, Sun.
1:00 pm Kick Off with the Annual Chili Cook-Off at the River Horse Brewing Co. in Lambertville. Sample chili entries accompanied by a taste of local River HorseBrew. $15.00 tasting donation includes commemorative event mug, beer and chili. 215.862.2974
Feb. 3, 2002, Sun.
2:00 pm Winter Walk History and Nature Tour. Meet by the Caboose behind the Lambertville Station Restaurant. A three mile historical perspective along the towpaths of Lambertville and New Hope canal system. Sponsored by Friends of the Delaware Canal and the Canal Soc. of NJ. 215.862.2974.
Feb. 3, 2002, Sun.
3:00 pm Silent Art Auction of the Jan Lipes painting, Free Bridge Sister Towns at the Gratz Gallery, New Hope. 215.862.2974.
Feb. 3, 2002 Sun.
3:00 pm Silent Auction of the Village Snow Folk Art, 36 WestBridge. St. New Hope. 215.862.2974

Posted 01/13/02
Jeffrey Greene Studion Named Finalist for a Niche Award for His Outstanding Carved Wood
Jeffrey Greene has again been honored as a finalist for a Niche award - this time for Design Excellence in the category of Carved Wood for a set of beautifully carved doors entitled "Tree Dance." The 7 x 47 x 2 award winning doors, commissioned by Edward Chencinski a designer with IBM, are carved black walnut over tempered glass. Founded in 1990, the NICHE Awards program recognizes the outstanding creative achievements of American craft artists who produce work for craft galleries and retail stores. Judging criteria are based on technical excellence and creativity, market viability and a distinct quality of unique and original thought. The Awards are sponsored by NICHE, the exclusive trade publication for progressive retailers of American crafts, to recognize the nation's foremost brilliant and innovative artists. Only 11 artists of the more than 1000 considered were named as a finalist for a NICHE award.
This is not the first national award received by Jeffrey Greene. Greene was honored with the Award for Design Excellence at the Philadelphia Furniture Show in 2000 and was nominated again in 2001 for his Fanback Rocker. He also garnered the 1999 NICHE Design Award and was one of five artists selected for the James Michener Art Museum's Invitational Show of Fine Woodworking. His chairs have also been selected to represent Pennsylvania craftsmen on the Governor's dais at the Annual Pennsylvania Governor's Awards for the Arts in 1999 and 2001. In addition, Jeffrey Greene Design Studio won the Cohen Trust Award at The Philadelphia Furniture Show for Best Apprenticeship Program; in 1998 the studio won the top award from Fine Woodworking Magazine for Greene's outstanding apprenticeship training and in the same year was included in the Studio Tour Schedule of the Smithsonian Institute. The Jeffrey Greene Design Studio is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Greene & Greene Gallery, 32 Bridge Street in Lambertville, NJ is the exclusive representative for Greene's work. For more information call 609-397-7774

Posted 12/16/01
The River Road bridge over the Paunacussing Creek in Lumberville is OPEN

Posted 12/16/01
Stanley Cleaners will hold its annual coat and sweater drive for the homeless during Dec. & Jan. Students from the NH-S High School will assist in the drive. Stanley Cleaners will clean any coat at no charge. Items should be dropped off at the Cleaners.

In remembrance of the 225th Anniversary of the occupation of New Jersey by the British, R. Iaim Haight-Ashton of New Hope will lend many Revolutionary British artifacts from his extensive private collection for viewing at Buccleuch Mansion in New Brunswick, NJ. 215.862.3747

Posted 12/10/01
Fishermans Mark in Lambertville, a non-profit socialservice organization, needs help. There are several options availabe to donors. Non-perishable food items and toiletries are needed. Donors may adopt a family forChristmas. In addition, monetarydonations are need. Call 609.397.0194.

Posted 12/10/01
Francophiles Uniting Again in New Hope
Call For Volunteers For 2nd Annual Bastille Day Celebration
The New Hope Bastille Day Committee has announced its next meeting will be held January 14, 2002 and interested community members are invited to attend. This year promises to be much different from last year when the group had less than three months to put together the project that French Counsel Daniele Thomas Easton called one of the best publicized she had ever attended. The 2002 Bastille Day Committee has already held their first planning meeting and is readying to get the show on the road. Anyone interested in learning more about how their business might participate this year or would be interested in volunteering to help with the July 13 & 14, 2002 event are encouraged to call Robin Larsen at 215-862-3396. The next committee meeting will be held Monday, January 14, 2002 at George Michael's property at 50 W. Bridge Street in New Hope. The committee asks that interested individuals call in advance so adequate materials will be available for all attending.

Posted 12/06/01
Joan Elliott, artist and now author, will be signing advanced copies of her new book ARCANA CROSSING on Thursday, December 13, 2001 at the Lamberville Trading Company, 43 Bridge Street in Lambertville, New Jersey. The signing, hosted by Lambertville Trading Company owners Dean and Lisa Stephens, will take place from 6pm-8pm and the public is invited to attend.

Posted 12/01/01
Solebury Township Historical Soc. has published a commemorative 2002 calendar as part of Solebury's 300th anniversary. Price $12.50. Call the New Hope Library or 215.297.9299.

Posted 11/28/01
John & Peter's Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale
John & Peter's, 96 South Main Street, New Hope, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, December 12, 2001   7:00PM - 12midnight
This annual art show features some of the best local artists exhibiting perfect presents for the art lovers on your list. Exhibition features stained glass, handblown glass holiday ornaments and vessels, hand carved wooden sculpture, paintings, prints, ceramic tiles and jewelry by area artists Meshell Kimbel, Victoria Volpe, Francois Morvan, Chris Harford, Kate Neylon, Annelies van Dommelen and others. Admission is free. For more information call 215-862-5981.

Posted 11/13/01
Holiday Show at Greene and Greene Gallery begins November 17, 2001 The Annual Holiday Show features the works of 19 nationally recognized fine art jewelers. Greene and Greene Gallery, 32 Bridge Street in Lambertville, New Jersey. For more information on the current exhibition please call 609-794-7774
The exhibition will continue through December 31, 2001.

Posted 11/07/01
R Squared presents - Rick and Robin - A Twist of Jazz
Appearing at Saluto's - November 17th from 4PM to 7PM
Rick and Robin DiIoia - Contemporary jazz duo. This duo can be seen Saturday, November 17th from 4 PM to 7 PM at Saluto's located at 26 Bridge Street, New Hope, PA, just underneath Villa Vito's Pizzas.
Rick and Robin, both Temple University graduates, met in college at a guitarists gathering and have been making music together ever since. While taking time off from performing to raise two daughters, this duo has been honing their act with the help of renowned music educator, composer, Chuck Anderson. This duo, consisting of Rick on Jazz guitar and Robin on vocals, has a repertoire that stretches from pop and jazz standards from the 40's and 50's to contemporary hits and innovative original songs.

Posted 11/06/01
SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY BENEFIT - December 6, 2001
Several local musicians are holding a Holiday Benefit Concert to support breast cancer research in New Jersey through the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation RACE FOR THE CURE®. The concert will be held at Holly Hedge Estate Bed & Breakfast, New Hope, PA, December 6 at 8 p.m. Prior to the concert a Silent Auction will be set up from 7 pm to 8 pm.
Last year, the Annual Holiday Benefit concert raised over $3,000 in donations for the Komen NJ Race for the Cure.® Proceeds from this year's benefit will again be donated to the Komen Foundation to stay in the state of New Jersey for Breast Cancer research. This year alone, 182,800 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and over 40,000 women will die of breast cancer. Many women do not have a significant family history of the disease -- the most significant risk factors are age and being female. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer survive the disease. If detected early, there is a five-year survival rate of over 95%. This event is an idea that came about from a suggestion that a Christmas Concert would be beautiful in the barn at Holly Hedge and a few phone calls later, the concert was planned. The Annual Holiday Benefit hopes to work with local businesses garnering contributions and furthering the education of the public about breast cancer research. Local businesses that contribute to the Holiday Benefit will be recognized in the sponsor section of the evening's program.
The program will consist of vocal artists and a storyteller who are generously donating their time and effort. Jane Arthur of Trenton, Rich Frings of Bernardsville, Beth Chauncey of Lambertville and Tom McGrory of Washington, and Julie Mazzarella of New Brunswick, are all trained professionals who will be performing a blend of traditional, original and classical holiday pieces.
For sponsorships, tickets to the event and additional information, please contact Rachel Marjne at Annual Holiday Benefit, PO Box 5188, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 or email rachelmarjne@yahoo.com. Directions and further details are available at www.echauncey.com/annualbenefitconcert

Posted 11/01/01
The Museum of the City of Trenton
Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park and
The Trenton Museum Society Presents:
The 3M’s - Molly, Margurite and Marge
Molly Merlino, Margurite Dorenbach and Marge Chavooshian
Exhibit Dates: November 10, 2001 through January 6, 2002
Please join us for a very special Gala
Opening Reception November 17, 2001, 6:00PM to 9:00 PM
Molly Merlino, Margurite Dorenbach and Marge Chavooshian have all exhibited at Ellarslie over the past twenty-seven years. They have also exhibited at the State Museum, with The Trenton Artists Workshop Association (TAWA), Rider University and many other venues. These Three M’s have been an integral part of the Art scene in Trenton for up to seven decades and have a combined, and this is correct, one hundred and eighty nine years of experience.

Posted 10/18/01
October 25, 2001, Thurs
Jack O Lantern Contest at The New Hope Book Cellar
Bring and enter your Jack O Lantern by dark on Thursday the 25th. Come by after dark Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to vote for your favorite. Competing Jack O Lanterns will be lined up on The Book Cellar stairs. Prizes donated by The Book Cellar.

Posted 10/06/01
Add'l Relief Info
Stanley Cleaners of New Hope and Lambertville have dry-cleaned American flags free for 50 years. They are continuing this service but set up a donation box for those wishing to contribute to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

Posted 10/06/01
October 27, 2001
2nd Annual Lambertville Antiques Show, last weekend of October, saturday October 27, 9:30 to 6 and sunday, October 28, 11 to 5. Centrally located in The heart of the antiques district at 14 N Union St, in Lambertville, NJ. The show has been enlarged this year to include 50 quality dealers from Maine To Florida, Ohio to New York admission   $5
Presented by the Lambertville Antiques Dealers Association
Phone/fax - 609-397-6141 email - lambertville2000@aol.com
Website address is - http://www.ladanj.com
Contact - Delyn Mccosh, show chairman - Lambertville antiques dealers association.
Come and spend the weekend, enjoy the ambiance of this historic victorian town. Stroll the canal and gaze at the riverside sunset, seek out the Interesting pubs and fine restaurants with garden dining tucked away around corners and down alleyways. Glory in the abundance of fine art galleries.
Today Lambertville is home to many artists drawn here by the area's turn of the century artists' colony and famous bucks county artists it is no wonder that Lambertville is becoming known as the "left bank of new jersey"

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