Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Reservations are suggested for this Gallery Talk event
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Wednesday, January 9
On Tuesday, January 22, Rik Mercaldi will present a Gallery Talk “The Story of the Les Paul Guitars on Display at the Mahwah Museum.” The talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs gallery of the Mahwah Museum. The talk is part of the year-long celebration of “Les Paul in Mahwah,” a tribute to the creative musical genius who lived in Mahwah for over 50 years. Rik Mercaldi, owner of the Strumming Monkey, and an expert on vintage guitars, will discuss the guitars on display in the Les Paul exhibit, which were once owned and prized by Les Paul. Each of these guitars – including Les’s own performance guitar with the Les Paulverizer attached and a model specially made for Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin -- has its own unique story. Rik is a buyer…
Monday, December 24, 2012
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Santa visited the Donald Cooper Railroad at the Mahwah Museum on Friday night, Dec. 21. Museum trustees said he was a big hit with all the families visiting the railroad display. The Museum is open and the trains can be viewed Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Santa Claus will visit the Donald Cooper Railroad exhibit at the Mahwah Museum this Friday
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Santa Claus will visit the Donald Cooper Railroad at the Mahwah Museum this Friday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. The railroad operates up to 8 trains – including Thomas the Tank Engine – and youngsters delight in the realistic subway that runs at their eye level. The model contains street fairs, a skateboard park, construction sites and a replica of the Great Falls of Patterson. Donated by Mahwah resident Renee Darboe, the Donald Cooper Railroad includes over 700 cars and 70 locomotives from her late husband’s collection. The layout and scenery were created by dedicated volunteers who work many hours each week to wire the tracks, maintain the cars and the tracks, and keep the railroad in good condition. Mahwah Museum’s ongoing exhibits…
Friday, November 30, 2012
Reservations are required to see Bucky Pizzarelli and Ed Laub share stories about the Mahwah guitar virtuoso
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Nationally renowned guitarists, Bucky Pizzarelli and Ed Laub, recently visited the Mahwah Museum to play Les Paul’s Sunburst 1937 Gibson L-7 Acoustic Guitar. The guitar from Les Paul’s personal collection is on display at the Museum. Loaned to the Museum by a local collector—this instrument was the first experimental one used by Les Paul in his quest to perfect the electric guitar. Although an acoustic guitar -- which ordinarily needs no amplification – the wood body of the guitar contains holes into which Paul placed phonograph needles to experiment with amplification. Bucky Pizzarelli, a long-time resident of Upper Saddle River, is widely known for bringing Les Paul out of his self-imposed retirement in the 1970’s. Originally performing …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Kids can enjoy the trains while parents take in exhibits about Les Paul and the Civil War
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
The Mahwah Museum announces special holiday hours for The Donald Cooper Railroad. The Railroad – a 15-by-20 foot HO scale model – will be open on Friday nights from 6-9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. between Thanksgiving and Christmas. A special holiday treat for children, this railroad operates up to 8 trains – including Thomas the Tank Engine – and youngsters delight in the realistic subway that runs at their eye level. The model contains street fairs, a skateboard park, construction sites and a replica of the Great Falls of Patterson. The Donald Cooper Railroad was the gift to the Museum by Renee Darboe, a Mahwah resident, whose late husband, Donald Cooper, collected over 700 cars and 70 locomotives during his lifetime…
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Know of another place to take the kids?
The Mahwah Museum will be open to residents Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum Director Tom Dunn said the museum has power, and might be a fun stop for families looking for something to do during Halloween week. It is a good stop “for people who are getting cabin fever,” Dunn said. A number of stores and restaurants in the township have also opened their doors to customers. See a running list here. Know of another spot to take the kids who are upset that Halloween is postponed and are getting cabin fever? Tell us in the comments.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Les Paul Trio will perform its second annual tribute to the late inventor and musician
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The following is a release from the Mahwah Museum. The Les Paul Trio – Lou Pallo, John Colianni and Nicki Parrott– will perform the Second Annual Tribute to Les Paul at the Russ and Angelica Berrie Center for the Performing Arts at Ramapo College this Saturday, September 29 at 8 p.m. The concert will benefit the Music Program at Ramapo College and the Mahwah Museum. For 40 years, Lou Pallo performed with the legendary Les Paul, the inventor and jazz guitarist who lived in Mahwah for 50 years prior to his death in 2009. Pallo, a resident of Haskell, New Jersey – who was a mainstay of Les Paul’s Monday night performances at the Iridium in New York – is an accomplished guitarist and the star of “Thank You, Les” a CD/DVD Set featuring …
Saturday, September 8, 2012
New Les Paul displays have been added to exhibit
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
At the Mahwah Museum the popular exhibit “Les Paul in Mahwah” opens again on September 8 and continues until June 2013. Visitors to the Les Paul exhibit have a chance to learn about Les Paul, long-time Mahwah resident, inventor, musician and self-taught engineer. The exhibit also has several new items, making another visit a must for those who have already enjoyed “Les Paul in Mahwah.” “ECHO,” an M. Hohner harmonica used by Les Paul during the early years of his career is a new feature of the display. Continuing as part of the exhibit is “The Log,” a fascinating visual of how a solid body guitar was built. On Saturday, September 29, the Mahwah Museum and Ramapo College will sponsor the Second Annual Les Paul Tribute Concert at the …
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Museum updated exhibit with new displays and planned 'Les Paul Trio' Tribute Concert while it was closed
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
At the Mahwah Museum the popular exhibit “Les Paul in Mahwah” opens again on September 8 and continues until June 2013. Visitors to the Les Paul exhibit have a chance to learn about Les Paul, long-time Mahwah resident, inventor, musician and self-taught engineer. The exhibit also has several new items, making another visit a must for those who have already enjoyed “Les Paul in Mahwah.” “ECHO,” an M. Hohner harmonica used by Les Paul during the early years of his career is a new feature of the display. Continuing as part of the exhibit is “The Log,” a fascinating visual of how a solid body guitar was built. On Saturday, September 29, the Mahwah Museum and Ramapo College will sponsor the Second Annual Les Paul Tribute Concert at the…
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Grants the museum got this year will help support private research and projects like Ramapo Reformed Church history archiving
The Mahwah Museum will continue to be open for private historical research, thanks to a $5,000 grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission. The grant, announced by the Governor’s Office this week, is part of $2.3M in support grants given to historical associations throughout the state to help with operating costs during 2013. The grant is the second part of a two-year cycle, Mahwah Museum Director Tom Dunn said. The money will be used to pay a part-time administrative aide who keeps the museum open for private research appointments during the week, Dunn said. “[We] make the Museum available for research, by appointment, on local history. Currently the Museum office is staffed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-2 p.m., even though the …
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12:00 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
The Les Paul exhibit is a great thing to see. I can't wait to get back to see the new stuff. What a brilliant mind. more ›