Monday, February 7, 2011

Colonial Cooking Contest

Colonial Cooking Contest



Saturday, February 26th

10 AM - 5 PM

Research a historic recipe, cook it and enter it in the Museum’s 2nd annual Colonial Cooking Contest. Participants are asked to use a recipe from Early American times (cookbooks and recipes are available at the Museum) and make it as close as possible to the original recipe. Dishes will be judged and awards will be granted. Children’s (12 and under) & Family division will take place at 10am. The adult division will take place at 2pm.

Space is limited. Pre-registration required by Friday, February 18th. Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register or for more information. $5 registration fee (includes Museum admission) and Regular Admission for all others.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

New Exhibit Opening!




Mariners, Merchants & Pirates

The exhibit, Mariners, Merchants & Pirates, will explore Early American seafaring techniques, tools and methods. Visitors will learn about the nautical navigation system of the time and take a close look at the wide variety of artifacts on display that were used in this direction finding process.

In addition, Museum patrons will have the opportunity to discover more about pirates and privateers in New Jersey, the early effort to establish a major port in Perth Amboy, the types of goods and resources that shipped from New Jersey’s shores, and the basic tools of a salty tar (what sailors were called because of their water proofed clothes).

Included in the new exhibit will be various hands-on elements that will further explore the Early American maritime.

Mariners, Merchants & Pirates will open to the public Tuesday, February 1st and remain open through Sunday, September 4, 2011 and will offer visitors many unique and interesting programs throughout its duration.




Monday, January 10, 2011

Dragon Tales Pajama Party

DRAGON TALES
Pajama Party


Friday, January 14th
5 - 6 PM



Everyone is invited to a Dragon Pajama Party at the Museum. Come ready for bed, make some dragon crafts and meet dragon puppet "Hermione…" as she recites some of her favorite dragon stories.

Appropriate for children 2-6 years old.
Advance registration recommended; call 973-377-2982 x12. $3 Admission/participant & Regular Admission for all others.


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!