Ellarslie Open XXVII and

the Third Salon at Artworks

Juried Exhibit
April 25 - June 14, 2009

Fred Miller
Lecture-in-Song
Rodgers and Hart


On Friday, April 17, Fred Miller told a captive audience stories about the legendary Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart, discussed their creative collaboration, and performed several of their most popular songs.

Music in the Museum
First Sunday Classical Series Begins with Music for Flute and Harp
April 5, 2009

Harpist Cheryl Cunningham and flutist Erica Jo Simon performed compositions spanning over four hundred years, from the traditional Greensleeves to the contemporary classical. An enthusiastic audience enjoyed an afternoon of music for flute and harp by Philipp Telemann, Gabriel Faure, Michael Amorosi, Vincent Persichetti, Benjamin Godard, and John Rutter.

Opening of Earl Lewis, Hari Hawkins,Sasha Parubchenko, and Phil McAuliffe Exhibits

Trenton City Museum Director Brian Hill with artists Hari Hawkins (far left), Earl Lewis (second from left) and Sasha Parubchenko (far right) at the January 17, 2009 opening of the exhibit of their works.

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Over 500 people attended the opening, which showcased the watercolors of Earl Lewis; photographs and woodworking of Hari Hawkins; hand-forged iron sculptures of Sasha Parubchenko; and Phil McAuliffe's photographs of President Barack Obama from the early days of his campaign, including a stop in Trenton.

Reception for Chein Toys Exhibit Opening

Irving Sachs, former owner of J. Chein

and Company, sits below the portrait

of his wife's uncle and company

founder Julius Chein.

On November 21, hundreds of patrons joined friends and family of the Burlington, New Jersey tin toy maker J. Chein and Company for the opening of the first ever exhibit of Chein Toys. In attendance were toy lovers and history buffs of all ages, including the world's foremost collector and contributor to the exhibit Georgia Marsh who travelled from Michigan for the event.

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Opening of Lynda Juel and Marie Sturken Exhibit

Patrons were dazzled by the work of artists Lynda Juel and Marie Sturken at the opening of their show on November 15.  Seen above, Lynda Juel (2nd from left) and Marie Sturken (far right) delight their fans. >>More photos of the event

Trenton's "Artist Laureate," Thomas A. Malloy died on Friday, August 16, 2008. 

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Na'Bodach

Over 70 people clapped, stomped, and sang along with band members Casey Jones, George Zienowicz, Andy Redmond, Bud Osthaus and Glenn Owens on Friday, March 13, 2009.

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Opening Reception for Made You Look: The Art of Deception

Over 700 people attended the March 7, 2009 opening reception to meet and viewl the works of photographer Deborah Raven (pictured above), painter Natalie Featherston, and sculptor Eric Schultz.

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Taste of Trenton Event:

Oyster Crackers, Tomato Pie, and

Champale

Over 150 patrons spent a Sunday afternoon learning about Trenton food industries. Here participants sample tomato pie and pork roll at the Oyster Crackers, Tomato Pie and Champale event on February 22, 2009.  Congratulations to Papa's Tomato Pies for being voted the tastiest pie in Trenton!

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Taste of Chocolate: Elegant and Delicious

Artist-donated baskets filled with samples of the evening's fare were auctioned during the event. Over 50 patrons enjoyed the chocolate, cheese and wine selections; the "Gentle Jazz" of Al Oliver and Jerry Groves; and the gracious surroundings on February 13, 2009.

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Ellarslie Gala Great Success!

Trenton City Museum Director Brian Hill and Trenton Museum Society President Carolyn Stetson having a fabulous time at the Ellarslie Gala!

On October 25 the Trenton Museum Society held an anniversary gala at Ellarslie honoring past society presidents and Dorothy and Philip Albert for their contributions to the arts and culture in Trenton.  The event celebrated the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Trenton City Museum, the 35th anniversary of the Trenton Museum Society and the 160th anniversary of Ellarslie itself, built as a summer home for Philadelphia industrialist Henry McCall by notable architect Jon Notman in 1848. 

The event, a fundraiser for the programs of the Trenton Museum Society, featured live and Chinese auctions, delicious food from Revere Ristorante, Olsson's Fine Foods and Cairo Cakes, and the Rhythm and Blues of the fabulous Mojo Gypsies.   >>More photos of the even

Updated 03.15.09