The Grapes of Laugh Comedy Show for the benefit of the PEO - Saturday April 5th, 2014

The Grapes of Laugh Comedy Show for the benefit of the Philanthropic Educational Organization

Featuring Deirdre Flint, John Clark, Phil Sweet, and Peggy Robinson.

Saturday April 5th, 2014
Wine And Cheese - 6:30 PM
Show - 7:30 PM
Cost $25 each

Purchase two or more tickets and you can use Coupon Code "GRAPES20" to pay only $20.00 per ticket.

The Grapes of Laugh Comedy Show for the benefit of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.).

Featuring Deirdre Flint, John Clark, Phil Sweet, and Peggy Robinson.

Women’s Scholarship Funds

P.E.O. is a 501(c)4 nonprofit philanthropic organization which motivates, celebrates and educates women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College.

Ejvind Boccolini and Dan Traglia - The Music Den's Teachers Of The Month for March 2014

Announcing The Music Den's Teachers Of The Month for March 2014 - Ejvind Boccolini and Dan Traglia 

 

At The Music Den, we are proud of our teachers and their accomplishments. We want you to know a little about them so we are featuring one (or in this case) two teachers this month. Congratulations to Ejvind Boccolini and Dan Traglia, our March 2014 featured "Teachers of the Month". 

We are fortunate to have not one but two new drum instructors added to our excellent list of skilled musicians here at The Music Den. 

Ejvind Boccolini comes to us from Hacketstown, NJ. He has been teaching drums for more than 11 years. He began drumming when he was 10 years old and later studied with Glenn Davis of Harmony, NJ. Dan has performed throughout the tri-state area and produced several recordings from his projects including: "Curses and Blessings" from the band, Screwtapb's Roast, "Scurry Toward Ascensin", and "Different Locale" from the band Scurry Toward Ascension. He is also part of a group called Stone Cold Fever, who opened for the Misfits and Kix 2013 at Reverb in Reading, PA. 

Ejvind is a supportive and caring teacher who spends time understanding each individual student need. He tailors the lessons to those needs while ensuing the student is growing in compositional skills, sight-reading, and rhythm techniques. To meet Ejvind Boccolini, please stop by the store on Tuesdays from 4-7 PM, or call for an appointment. Welcome Ejvind! 

Dan Traglia comes with a plethora of "jazz drumming" as well as "on the road" and "in studio" experience to share with his students. With a background in jazz drumming, Dan has studied with many well-known artists such as Paul Meyers, Chico Mendoza, Cecil Bridgewater, Bill Mobley, John Mosca, Rich DeRosa and Bill Goodwin, all with whom he has crafted his excellent skills over the past 12 years. A graduate of William Paterson University in 2011, Dan freelanced his skills touring around the country and had many accomplishments, such as opening for "The Jonas Brothers" as well as making appearances on major television networks such as E!, E! Latino, and Fox 5's Good Day New York. 

Thank you Dan for gracing our halls with your outstanding talent and skills to share with your students. To meet Dan Traglia and discuss lessons, stop by on Sundays between 12-3 pm.

 

Mickey Who - Comedy Showcase and Open Mic Night Saturday March 1st, 2014, at 8:00PM

Mickey Who - Comedy Showcase and Open Mic Night
Saturday March 1st, 2014, at 8:00PM - Admission: $10.00

Mickey Who? = Mickey Loesch = Comedy Guru

 

Mickey has revolutionized comedy utilizing snappy repartee from sidekicks with an innovative multi-microphone format. A trampoline and a rubber chicken named Lloyd are also incorporated into the frenzy!!
Mickey has entertained audiences by hosting and producing his own stand-up comedy showcase including a "Pro Staff" of regular performers in a concert style setting... Performed and produced hundreds of shows ... keeping track not unlike that of McDonalds. The shows feature and are built around Mickey's own stand-up routine!

Mickey's style can be mellow to maniacal as his refreshing funny "off-kilter" and especially clean comedy style leaves a lasting impression on any audience... Not unlike that of a branding iron.

Mickey's Live show production experience also gives him a vast understanding of promotion, advertising, sales, target marketing and public relations...

Mickey simply gives his audience what they want... So they keep coming back for more!

About the Artist:

 

Mickey Loesch is an actor and a comedian. This means if he says something and its not funny, then he's acting. Mickey is also the creator and host of the long-running open mike stand-up comedy showcase. The- comedy-show-of-record, that is. Mickey went to school in Normal , Illinois, and is currently leading an abnormal lifestyle.

Rio Clemente Concert Postponed Again Due To Inclement Weather

 Rio Clemente Concert Postponed Again Due To Inclement Weather

Unfortunately, for a second time due to inclement weather we are having to postpone the Rio Clemente Jazz Concert again. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused anyone. As soon as we confirm a new date for the concert we will let everyone know. If you have already purchased tickets, please hold onto them. They will still be good for entry to the eventual concert.

Rio Clemente presents the ImpresaRio Series Jazz Concert and Benefit - Sunday February 9th 2014

Rio Clemente presents the ImpresaRio Series Jazz Concert and Benefit Featuring Special Guests

Sunday, February 9th 2014
Ticket Price: $30.00
Wine and Cheese Hour 6:00PM
Performance 7:00PM

This special concert will feature renowned Jazz Pianist Rio Clemente, "The Bishop Of Jazz" and other Special Guests. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Marine Corps League of NJ.

Artist Information:

Rio Clemente "The Bishop of Jazz" - Master Jazz Pianist Anyone who has listened to Rio Clemente play piano, comes away in awe. This master pianist mixes a strong classical background with rich knowledge of jazz history, then adds an amazing sense of creativity and interpretation. The result is music that is different from others, and nearly always produces a standing ovation and cries for “more.” When reviewers stumble for words to describe his work, it’s because words fail to convey the rich depth of character, nimble facility of play and ease with which his music is crafted and performed. The man brings something very special and decidedly unequaled to the piano.

FREE OPEN HOUSE - Efface Dance Studio - Saturday, January 18th at 1PM

FREE OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, January 18th 1:00-1:30pm
Come learn about the opportunities available to you for:

- Private Ballet and/or Barre Classes
- Adult and Young Adult Ballet and Barre Group Classes

 

Efface - A Dance Studio - By Corinne Argenziano

Corinne Argenziano, BA, MAM
Nationally Certified Dance Instructor
Certified English Teacher
Certified Elementary Teacher

Our mission is to provide high quality dance services to fit the needs of aspiring dancers, young and mature, and to help all embrace dance as a means to remain elegant and healthy.

Classes focus on:
-strength training
-stretching
-movement combinations
-creating long, lean muscles with a full body workout
-shaping muscles with isometric movements
-elongating stretches through dance-inspired positions

About the Instructor:

Corinne Argenziano is currently a certified Teacher of English in Chester, NJ. She holds a BA in English and Education and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction. Aside from being a classroom certified teacher, Corinne is also a Nationally Certified Dance Instructor. Classically trained in ballet and teaching dance for over 15 years, Corinne has worked with students from the ages of 3 to 63 in both large group and private dance settings. For the past seven years, she has also been the Dance Team Coach at the school where she teaches. Taking her dance training to the next level, Corinne has begun to focus her adult dance classes on barre training in order to help adults and young adults embrace their experiences with dance in order to better connect to strength training combinations.

FREE Demo Class - Sprouting Melodies Early Childhood Music Program - Saturday January 18th

FREE DEMONSTRATION CLASS: Saturday January 18, 2014, 11:15am-12:00pm for the Sprouting Melodies early childhood music program. For infants, toddlers, siblings and preschoolers! 

(Space for the demo is limited. Call 973-927-5800 to register.)

Sprouting Melodies Early Childhood Music Program

Sprouting Melodies® is an award-winning early childhood music program. It is the only early childhood music program created by music therapists and offered through board certified music therapists who complete the early childhood training.

Sprouting Melodies® offers a distinctly different, research-based approach to infant and toddler music classes. Age-specific classes for infants, toddlers, siblings and preschoolers include songs, instrument play and movement that encourage musical, social, physical, and emotional growth and development.

Sprouting Melodies® Classes

Sprouting Melodies 1: 0-9 Months

Sprouting Melodies 2: 6-18 Months

Sprouting Melodies 3: 18 Months-3 Years

Family Sprouts: 0 Months-5 years (For families with multiple children) 

 
Free Demonstration Class
Saturday January 18, 2014
11:15am-12:00pm
Limited Spots
Registration Required

Thursdays February 7- March 28, 2014
10:00-10:45: Sprouting Melodies 1 (Ages 0-9 Months)
Great for New Moms!

Saturdays February 1-March 22, 2014
11:00-11:45am: Family Sprouts (Ages 0-5)
Great for families with multiple children.
2:00-2:45: Sprouting Melodies 2 (Ages 6-18 Months)
3:00-3:45: Sprouting Melodies 3 (Ages 18 Months-3 Years)

About the Instructor:

Erika M Svolos (MT-BC, Music Therapy, Sprouting Melodies)
Erika Svolos received her Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy from Marywood University. She has been a practicing board certified Music Therapist for 14 years, and a certified music teacher for 12 years. Erika has worked in a variety of settings including child and adolescent psychiatry, public and private schools, private clinics, and private practice providing client centered based services for children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual, developmental, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric disabilities and disorders. Erika is an active member of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the New Jersey Therapy Association (NJAMT). She also served as the past vice president and public relations chair for the NJAMT. Erika completed the Sprouting Melodies training in June of 2013, where she added developmental music therapy, early childhood music, and family services as a specialty. She plans to return to Montclair State University to complete her Masters in Music Therapy.