Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Harp Ensemble Concert at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

On Sunday, January 9th at 2:00 PM the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will host an afternoon Harp Ensemble featuring harpist Odarka Stockert.

Join musician Odarka Stockert as she gathers seven of her fellow harpists in one unbelievable afternoon of music. Be swept away with the beauty of the sound of this harp ensemble and enjoy.

Odarka Polanskyj Stockert is an accomplished harpist with a repertoire spanning the centuries — from Classical to Broadway to Folk. Based in Millburn, New Jersey, she performs on both the concert pedal harp and the folk harp, and is available to play a variety of engagements; including weddings, corporate functions, holiday concerts, medieval events, and children’s programs.

Odarka was a long time student of celebrated concert harpist, the late Leone Paulson, of South Orange, New Jersey, with whom she performed as a member of the Paulson Harp Ensemble. She spent several summers in Dublin, Ireland, in workshop studies and participating in the O’Carolan Irish Harp and Granard Harp Competitions, winning awards and honors in both.

She is also a collaborator of the Yara Arts Group based at the La Mama, ETC in New York and has performed in many Yara events and productions. Additionally, she is a founding member of Glendalough’s Muse, a celtic flute and harp duo and Suenos del Alma, a latin inspired harp and violin duo. Odarka lives in Millburn, with her husband Thomas, and daughters Sophia and Ariadna.

$10 Admission for non-members & $5 Admission for Members (includes admission to the Museum).

Space is limited. Pre-registration is highly recommended, call 973-377-2982 x14.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Celtic Harp for a Winter’s Day

Sunday, December 12th

2 PM

Take in the beauty of the season with harpist,

Odarka Stockert as she delights audience members with her enchanting melodies.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
Admission is $10 for Non-Members & $5 for Members.

Call 973-377-2982x14 for reservations.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

A Celebration of Chocolate!

Crafting Chocolate:
A Delectable Trade


Saturday, December 4th 1 PM - 4 PM

Join local chocolatiers for a delicious chocolate filled afternoon. Participants will tour around the Museum, meet each chocolatier and learn about their chocolate making process, while sampling some. Participating chocolatiers include: Enjou Chocolat of Morristown, The Chocolate Rose Shoppe & Jersey Devil Chocolates of Madison, Rose City Chocolatier of Boonton and The Chocolate Path of Montclair. Limited amount of tickets sold. Pre-registration strongly advised; call 973-377-2982 x14. Admission is $10 for non-members and $5 for Members.

Chocolate Shoe Workshop

Sunday, December 5th 2 PM - 5 PM

Join artist and educator, Rachel Prager as she leads a tasty shoe-making workshop. Using nothing but chocolate, participants will create a life-size chocolate shoe and learn how to decorate it using various techniques. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, December, 29th; call 973-377-2982 x14. Admission is $30 for non-members & $25 for Members.


Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Final Downtown Concert of the Season

THE FROSTKINGS

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

Presents

The Madison Downtown Concert Series


Final FREE Concert of the Season!

6:00-8:00pm

♫ Oct. 1st - The FrostKings (Blues/Swing/R&B)

The Downtown Concert Series is a series of nine FREE Friday evening, family-friendly concerts, held every other Friday until October 1st, outside on the lawn of the Museum. Guests are encouraged to spend some time after the concerts in downtown Madison where they can explore the town’s many unique shops and restaurants.

The Museum would like to especially acknowledge Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, Madison Honda, Whole Foods and the Star Ledger for their generous support.


For more information please call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org.

Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum.

FREE!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Downtown Concert Series

MOSS POINTS NORTH

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

Presents

The Madison Downtown Concert Series


FREE concerts!

6:00-8:00pm Every Other Friday


♫ Sept. 17th - Moss Points North (Rock/Folk/Alternative)

♫ Oct. 1st - The FrostKings (Blues/Swing/R&B)


The Downtown Concert Series is a series of nine FREE Friday evening, family-friendly concerts, held every other Friday until October 1st, outside on the lawn of the Museum. Guests are encouraged to spend some time after the concerts in downtown Madison where they can explore the town’s many unique shops and restaurants.

The Museum would like to especially acknowledge Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, Madison Honda, Whole Foods and the Star Ledger for their generous support.


For more information please call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org.

Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum.

FREE!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Madison Downtown Concert Series


Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

Presents

The Madison Downtown Concert Series


FREE concerts!

6:00-8:00pm Every Other Friday


♫ Sept. 3rd - The Mood Swings (Classic Rock)

♫ Sept. 17th - Moss Points North (Rock/Folk/Alternative)

♫ Oct. 1st - The FrostKings (Blues/Swing/R&B)


The Downtown Concert Series is a series of nine FREE Friday evening, family-friendly concerts, held every other Friday until October 1st, outside on the lawn of the Museum. Guests are encouraged to spend some time after the concerts in downtown Madison where they can explore the town’s many unique shops and restaurants.

The Museum would like to especially acknowledge Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, The Provident Bank, Madison Honda, Whole Foods and the Star Ledger for their generous support.


For more information please call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org.

Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum.

FREE!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Kindergarten Prep!


Kindergarten Prep

at the

Museum of Early

Trades & Crafts


On Tuesday, August 24th from 11 am to Noon get ready for the first day of Kindergarten

at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts.


Learn the ABC’s of Kindergarten with 28-year Kindergarten teacher veteran and Museum Educator Stephanie Turner. This one-hour program will help parent and child prepare for the ins and outs of today’s classroom. There will be a question and answer session, story telling and crafts.


Advanced registration required, call 973-377-2982 x14.

Admission $3/person.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Summer Camp at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts


Summer Camp for a Day


Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

9 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940

973-377-2982 x12 www.metc.org



The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will host eight unique one day summer camps for children ages 4-12. Starting Wednesday, July 7th and ending Thursday, August 26th, each Camp for a Day session will run from 10am to 2pm.


Camp for a Day offers a fun-filled day of camp activities without the long term commitment. Campers will learn about different aspects of history and participate in a variety of hands-on craft projects based on the Museum’s exhibits. Camp themes include the Lenape: Tools & Daily Living exhibit, jewelry making, puppets, arts and crafts with recycled items, textiles, a Colonial tea party and much more.


Campers may pick and choose as many camp sessions as they please.


JULY:

Lenape: Toys & Games - Wednesday, July 7th

Tour the exhibit Lenape: Tools & Daily Living and learn about how the Lenape people lived, worked and played. Campers will have the opportunity to play with a number of Lenape games and toys, and make some of their own to take home.

Fabric Fun - Thursday, July 15th

Take part in a variety of crafts and activities using fibers and fabric. Using real lamb’s wool, learn the old-time art of wool-felting, and make a felted toy. View the Museum’s displayed textiles and work with quilt pieces. Other activities include fabric collages, and making dream pillows and a braided rug.

Bejeweled - Tuesday, July 20th

Design your own pieces of unisex jewelry from a number of “found” objects brought in from home, and from a variety of materials from the Museum’s collection.

Puppets & Plays - Wednesday, July 28th

Campers will meet the Museum’s staff of puppets and will create several of their own using a variety of materials. Participants will end the day with a puppet show. Campers are asked to bring in a “stray” sock for a sock puppet.


AUGUST:

Lenape: Stories & Tales - Thursday August 5th

Children will hear a number of riveting Lenape stories and will create some themselves. They will fill their own hand-made books with their stories, Lenape vocabulary and artwork.

Early American 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Tuesday, August 10th

Learn how Colonials didn’t waste a thing, reusing supplies efficiently. Create a variety of crafts from recycled materials.

Lenape: Toys & Games - Wednesday, August 18th

Tour the exhibit Lenape: Tools & Daily Living and learn about how the Lenape people lived, worked and played. Campers will have the opportunity to play with a number of Lenape games and toys. A reprise of the popular July 7th camp.

Dolly & Me Tea Party - Thursday, August 26th

Campers and their favorite dolly are invited to a tea party at the Museum, where they will participate in a number of hands-on activities, and make their own tea for their tea party.


Campers are asked to bring a bag lunch, sun screen and extra drinks if hot out. Activities are both outside and inside the Museum.


Anyone under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.


Members: $25 for any 1 session and $65 for any 3. Non-Members: $30 for any 1 session and $80 for any 3 sessions.


Sign-up now! Space is limited. Advance registration required, call 973-377-2982 x12.

Monday, June 7, 2010

FREE Outdoor Concerts on the Lawn


Bill Jayne & Friends



Museum of Early Trades & Crafts


Presents

The Madison Downtown Concert Series



FREE concerts!


6:00-8:00pm Every Other Friday



♫ August 20th - Bill Jayne & Friends (Rock)


♫ Sept. 3rd - The Mood Swings (Classic Rock)


♫ Sept. 17th - Moss Points North (Rock/Folk/Alternative)


♫ Oct. 1st - The FrostKings (Blues/Swing/R&B)




The Downtown Concert Series is a series of nine FREE Friday evening, family-friendly concerts, held every other Friday until October 1st, outside on the lawn of the Museum. Guests are encouraged to spend some time after the concerts in downtown Madison where they can explore the town’s many unique shops and restaurants.



The Museum would like to especially acknowledge Blue Ridge Mountain Sports,

The Provident Bank, Madison Honda, Whole Foods and the Star Ledger

for their generous support.



For more information please call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit our website at www.metc.org.

Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather concert will be held inside the Museum.


FREE!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
CRAFTSMAN OF THE YEAR

JERRY VEZZA

Award Reception
Sunday, June 6, 2010
1:00pm
at The Madison Hotel

The Board of Trustees of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will honor local musician and craftsman, Jerry Vezza, as the 2010 Craftsman of the Year at The Madison Hotel with a luncheon and musical performances by Jerry Vezza, Rio Clemente & Friends.

$75/Single Ticket or $100/Premium Single Ticket
(Premium tickets & tables offer seating around concert area).

Purchase tickets at the Museum, by phone at 973-377-2982 x14 or online at www.metc.org. Advanced registration recommended.

Friday, April 30, 2010

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Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

Presents

John Kraft &
Lenape-Delaware
Indian Heritage

FREE

Sunday, May 2nd
2pm


Join archaeologist/educator John Kraft as he presents an interactive slide-illustrated program, which will construct the cultural history of the Lenape.

Space is limited.
Pre-registration recommended.
Call 973-377-2982 x14.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

DUGAN'S HOOLIGANS


Sunday, April 18
2 p.m.

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts invites visitors to enjoy an afternoon of spirited Celtic music on Sunday, April 18, at 2 p.m. with the Celtic eclectic family ensemble, Dugan’s Hooligans.

The group features two talented young people, Connor, 18, the group’s fiddler, and Sharlys, 16, a harpist, tin whistle player, vocalist and dancer.

Connor, in addition to winning the North Atlantic Irish fiddle championship a number of times, has also held one or more additional championships in Bluegrass, Celtic or Old Time fiddling. He’s a member of the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, the New Jersey Concert Opera orchestra, and plays in a classical octet. Both have, in the past, been members of the N.J. Youth Symphony family of ensembles. Sharlys is a three-time North Atlantic Irish harp champion, sings beautifully in English and Gaelic and has recently come out with her own solo CD.

Rounding out the group is Nancy, the mom, who plays piano, and harp and Dad George who is the percussionist for the group.

They describe their music as spirited, tightly woven, and containing intricate melodies with a Celtic thread running through them. Much of American and Canadian music is based upon Celtic music. So, while the group’s sound is certainly Celtic, the parameters are sometimes wide, yet always fun and exciting.

Dugan’s Hooligans is entertainment for all ages and all musical tastes. If there’s even a drop of Celtic blood in you, you will most certainly feel the primordial stirrings in your bones of an earlier time as it meets the present.

$10 Admission for Members & $15 Admission for non-members.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is highly recommended, call 973-377-2982, ext. 14.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Pysanky Workshop

Pysanky Workshop
Saturday,
March 27th 2pm

Learn the ancient art of Ukrainian egg decorating called Pysanky with Odarka Stockert & Marie Salthouse. Participants will get a hands-on experience using the unique techniques needed to create these colorful masterpieces.

Open to visitors 6 & up.

Space is limited.
Pre-registration required by
Saturday, March 20th.

Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register or for more information.

$15 for Members & $20 for non-members.
(includes all supplies)