Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Golden Globe winner is set to film scenes of the upcoming movie 'This is Where I Leave You' in Suffern on Saturday.
Get ready for a nearby brush with celebrity this weekend. Golden-Globe winning star Jason Bateman is scheduled to film scenes from Warner Brothers upcoming film “This is Where I Leave You” in Suffern on Saturday, Suffern Mayor Dagan Lacorte announced in a release Monday. According to IMDB, the movie also stars Tina Fey, Jane Fonda and Abigail Breslin. The site lists a brief description of the film: "A Jewish family that isn't used to observing their faith's traditions is forced to fulfill their father's final wish and sit Shivah together for an entire week and confront their problems." Bateman, who is originally from Rye, NY, is known for his roles in the television shows Arrested Development, Little House on the Prairie, and The Hogan …
Monday, May 13, 2013
The New Jersey pariah continues to make headlines.
That was a close call. Sources close to “Tanning Mom” Patricia Krentcil told celebrity gossip site TMZ that the Nutley woman would be featured in a soon-to-be released gay porn film. The sources then qualified the revelation: Krentcil would be working fully clothed and she won’t partake in any love making. What a relief. The 45-year-old mother would be paid $1,000 for the cameo role, sources said. Earlier this year, the mother of five recorded her debut rap single at a New York recording studio and posed topless on a Jersey Shore beach. Krentcil's infamy began in April 2012 when school officials noticed burns on her daughter's leg and reported the injuries to authorities. Following an investigation, Krentcil was arrested later that month. …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Tickets are available now, and the guitars will be raffled off at a gala in honor of what would have been the inventor’s 98th birthday
The Mahwah Museum announces a raffle of two guitars autographed by Les Paul, the legendary guitarist and inventor. The winning tickets will be drawn at 9:30 p.m. on June 8, 2013 at the Trustees Pavilion at Ramapo College at a gala celebration of what would have been Les Paul’s 98th birthday. First prize is a White Epiphone Guitar, Les Paul Standard Royal, body autographed by Bucky Pizzarelli, Lou Pallo and others – pick guard autographed by Les Paul, circa 2007. Second prize is an Epiphone Mahogany Guitar, Les Paul Studio, autographed by Lou Pallo, Peter Frampton, Al Caiola and Peter Townshend. Third Prize – Les Paul and Mary Ford 45 rpm record and Gibson Ad, autographed by Les Paul. Raffle tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at the…
Richard Kuklinski, a Dumont man who killed more than 100 people, is the subject of director Ariel Vromen's crime thriller.
A film based on the true life story of one of New Jersey’s most notorious killers is set to hit select theaters this Friday. "The Iceman" tells the story of Dumont's Richard Kuklinski, from his ordinary family life to his introduction to the mob and his arrest for murder. Kuklinski said he killed more than 100 people, many during his time associated with the mafia in the 1970s and 80s. In the screenplay co-written by Morgan Land and director Ariel Vromen and based on a book by Anthony Bruno, Kuklinski initially appears to be a devoted family man but is soon found out to be ruthless hit man. Michael Shannon — of Boardwalk Empire and “Michael Shannon Reads the Insane Delta Gamma Sorority Letter” fame — portrays The Iceman, who got his …
Performances of the show at the Wyckoff YMCA start Thursday
A community theater performance this weekend is giving a Mahwah starlet her chance to shine. The Wyckoff Family YMCA is putting on performances of Willy Wonka this Thursday through Sunday. The cast is made up of local actors of all ages, and one fourth grade Mahwah actress said she is excited to tackle her largest role ever – bratty Golden Ticket finder Veruca Salt. “I really like the character,” fourth grader Veronica Birchak told Patch. “She knows what she wants and she always gets it. She’s very spoiled, and it’s fun to play.” Birchak has been in shows at the YMCA since she was five, and has credits that include roles in The Wizard of Oz, Annie and The Sound of Music. She also spends a lot of her time improving her craft – taking …
Monday, April 29, 2013
A newly formed group honoring the life and work of Joyce Kilmer is sponsoring the free party next month
The Joyce Kilmer Society of Mahwah, a group of locals who recently joined together to help preserve and celebrate the legacy of late Mahwah poet Joyce Kilmer, is working to get the whole community involved in its mission. In the latest volume of its Newsletter, the group announced an event it is planning for next month, ‘A Tribute to Joyce Kilmer.’ Set to happen at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Mahwah on May 21, the free event promises a line-up that will celebrate the life and works of Kilmer, specifically 'Trees,' his most famous poem and one that local historians argue was penned in the township. The event is set to include a video presentation of Metropolitan Opera Singer Robert Merrill singing ‘Trees,’ a playing of the 1949 radio…
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Ramapo College is having a daylong tribute to Shakespeare Tuesday, and locals are invited to attend a string of different events through the day
The Salameno Center for British Studies presents Shakespeare at Ramapo on Tuesday, April 23. The multi-event festival, which honors Shakespeare’s 449th birthday, is co-sponsored by the School of Contemporary Arts, the Salameno School of American and International Studies and the School of Social Science and Human Services. Talks & Toasting will take place in the Birch Mansion’s York Room from 1 to 2 p.m. with mini-lectures and refreshments. Professor Todd Barnes will present “Against Bardolatry: Remembering and Dismembering Shakespeare on His Birthday.”Professors Ellen Ross and Roark Atkinson will present “Shakespeare’s Witches,” and Professor Yvette Kisor will offer “Guess the Shakespeare Quote or Insult—A Game.” A workshop entitled, …
Saturday, April 20, 2013
The Ramapo College Chorale plans a concert showcasing music from the musical 'Chess,' as well as a sample of songs celebrating its upcoming tour of Russia and Estonia
The Ramapo College Chorale will be presenting the concert, “To Russia with Love” on Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. in the Berrie Center’s Sharp Theater. The concert, which celebrates the Chorale’s upcoming tour to Russia and Estonia, features American, Russian and Estonian master composers. After the intermission, the Ramapo Chorale, soloists and an orchestra will present a concert version of the 1980s rock opera, “Chess,” by Tim Rice and former ABBA band members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. “Chess” is based on the famous Cold War chess world championship between U.S. grandmaster Bobby Fischer and Russian champion Boris Spassky. The Ramapo College Chorale will perform under the direction of Lisa Lutter, professor of music, with pianist …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Bruce Vilanch is also known as one of the celebs from the Whoopi Goldberg 'Hollywood Squares'
Bruce Vilanch is coming to Mahwah for a one-night stand-up comedy gig, Ramapo College announced this week. The College's Berrie Center released the following information about the event: Multi Emmy Award-Winner Bruce Vilanch brings his hysterical stand-up act to the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts at Ramapo College of New Jersey on Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m. Vilanch has been the head writer for the past 23 Academy Award ceremonies. Bruce Vilanch has also written for hosts such as David Letterman, Billy Crystal, and James Franco. Additionally, he has written for Bette Midler, Cher, Robin Williams, Diana Ross and Star Wars Jedis. Roger Ebert praised Bruce Vilanch as being "a foil, a collaborator, a dueling partner, [and] a …
Friday, March 29, 2013
Deli in Fardale was the 'perfect location' for the 30-second spot, producers said
Mahwah is preparing to get her 15 minutes of fame. Over the past two days, crews from Majestic Hour Productions and F360 Productions have been on site at the Fardale Deli and Mini Mart on Forest Ave. to film a new national commercial for Pepsi. Producers are keeping the premise of the commercial, when it will air, and other details about the production of the 30-second ad under wraps, but they do say the Mahwah deli provided the perfect backdrop for the commercial. “The location really is a character in itself for the commercial,” Teddy Yoon, the owner of Majestic Hour productions who is acting as the Location Manager for the shoot, said. “Without the right location, you really have nothing.” Yoon, who lives in Wyckoff and graduated from …
melissa lewis
10:47 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
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