Monday, December 15, 2008

Sell Out Performance for Gregory DeTurck

Gregory DeTurck, pianist and Cherry Hill High School West graduate, performed in front of a sell out audience during an afternoon rectial at the Croft Farm Arts Center yesterday.

The program consisted of:

Sonata in A major Hob. XVI/26 - F. Joseph Haydn
Nocturne in A-flat major Op. 33 - Samuel Barber
Notturno in B-flat major - Benjamin Britten
Miroirs - Maurice Ravel
Iberia - Isaac Albeniz
Fantasia Baetica - Manuel de Falla

Monday, November 17, 2008

Croft Farm Welcomes Pianist Gregory DeTurck for Winter Recital

The Cherry Hill Ensemble Series at Croft Farm continues on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 3 p.m. with International award-winning pianist and Cherry Hill High School West graduate Gregory DeTurck as he returns to perform in his home town.

Tickets: $15 general admission (seniors 55+: $12; groups 10+ & students: $10)

Tickets can be purchased ahead of time in Room 102 of the Municipal Building (820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill 08002) or by click here to download the order form. For more information call 856-488-7868 or email Arts@CHTownship.com.

This concert is sponsored by Jacobs Music Company, Lighthouse Hospice Inc, Paper & Ribbon Supply and Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Wolf, Jr.

Photo Galleries Updated

In addition to a juried photography exhibit, Fall Into the Arts at Croft Farm included many wonderful events including a Luncheon with the Arts featuring "The Dueling Divas" on Monday, November 3 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.


"The Dueling Divas" are Sharon Derstine & Melissa Perry with pianist Hugh Kronrot.

Later that night, we welcomed several poets to the Arts Center for a poetry reading on the theme of "politics" and "elections".



On Friday, November 7, children enjoyed a Concert for Young Music Lovers with host Bob Cafaro, Cellist for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Also performing were Luba Agranovsky on piano and Dmitri Kasyuk playing flute.



Fall Into the Arts came to a close on Sunday, November 9 with a performance from the Fairmont Brass Quartet. The Quartet performed many songs from the Americana, Jazz and Dixieland genres.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Fall Into the Arts Opening Reception

Saturday, November 1 marked the opening of the Second Annual Fall Into the Arts Juried Photography Showat the Croft Farm Arts Center. The juried show was sponsored by Cherry Hill Township, the Cherry Hill Arts Board and Brandywine Senior Living at Moorestown Estates.

We received 111 entries and hung 61 pieces. Prizes were awarded to Best In Show, First Place, Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mention.

The photography was viewed by several hundred people throughout the week whether at events or during open gallery times.

Here are some of the winners and their photographs.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Calling all Photographers!!!

The Cherry Hill Arts Board will be hosting it's 2nd annual Fall into the Arts, a juried photography show held at the Croft Farm Arts Center that runs from Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 9.

Photographers of all levels can submit up to 3 prints (framed and ready to hang) for consideration. There is a $10 entry fee for each photograph submitted. Entries must be received on Wednesday, October 29 (4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) at the Croft Farm Arts Center (100 Borton's Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034).

Prizes will be awarded to the top four place winners. All awards will be announced during the Opening Reception on Saturday, November 1 at 6 p.m. Photographs will remain on display through Sunday, November 9. A purchase award may be given by the Cherry Hill Arts Board. This piece becomes part of the Cherry Hill Township Art Collection. Additionally, award winners will be exhibited at the Cherry Hill Public Library from December 1 - January 4.

For a prospectus, click here.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Phil Orch Newgrass Band Concert a Success!

This past Sunday, 7 members of the Phil Orch Newgrass band performed in front of a near sellout audience at the Croft Farm Arts Center. Some songs that were performed during this afternoon concert included "Little Brown Jug", "Sweet Goergia Brown" and "Pachebel Canon" to name a few.

Here are some pictures from the concert:

Friday, September 26, 2008

Fall Into the Arts

Join the Arts Board for the 2nd Annual Fall Into the Arts Juried Photography Show. The exhibit opens with a free reception on Saturday, November 1 at 6 p.m. and runs through Sunday, November 9.

The opening reception will feature refreshments and artist awards. Attendees can also meet the photographers. All artwork is available for sale. To enter the juried photography exhibit, please contact the Arts Board at 856-661-4810, email Arts@CHTownship.com or download a prospectus.

Fall Into the Arts Schedule of Events:
(A flyer is linked to each event heading)

Luncheon with the Arts featuring “The Dueling Divas”
Monday, November 3
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Advance Tickets: $5 ($8 at the door)

View the photography exhibit while enjoying lunch and live entertainment
Featuring “The Dueling Divas.” Seating is limited. To purchase tickets contact the Recreation
Department at 856-488-7868.

Poetry Reading
Monday, November 3
7 p.m.
FREE

Join area poets as they read from their original works. Each poet will read a selection based on a theme of politics or elections. Light refreshments will be served. To enterthe poetry reading, please contact the Cherry Hill Arts Board at 856-661-4810 or email Arts@CHTownship.com.


Cinematic Reflections featuring Funny Face

Thursday, November 6
7 p.m.
FREE

Join film critic and retired Cherry Hill High School teacher Joe Truitt for a film screening and lively discussion. Light refreshments will be served.

Concert for Young Music Lovers
Friday, November 7

10:30 a.m.
Tickets: $8 each

Hosted by Philadelphia Orchestra Cellist Bob Cafaro, this concert will introduce children ages 3 to 5 to classical music. To purchase tickets contact the Recreation Department at 856-488-7868.

Celebrate a Century of Americana, Jazz and Dixieland with the Fairmont Brass Quartet
Sunday, November 9
3 p.m.
Tickets: $15 gen. admission ($12 for seniors/ $10 for students & groups of 10+)

Featuring Ocean City Pops music director Bill Scheible, this afternoon concert brings you Jazz, Dixieland, and Classical music. To purchase tickets contact the Recreation Department at 856-488-7868.



First Ensemble Concert of the 2008-09 Season - 10.19.08

The Cherry Hill Ensemble Series at Croft Farm begins the 2008-09 season with The Phil Orch Newgrass Band featuring The DePue Brothers on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 3 p.m.

The DePue Brothers and the Phil Orch Newgras band will perform a wide variety of music from Copland to Louis Armstrong to standard bluegrass. The variety and virtuosity of the musicians is riveting and toe-tapping. Come join us!

Tickets: $15 general admission (seniors 55+: $12; groups 10+ & students: $10)

Tickets can be purchased ahead of time in Room 102 of the Municipal Building (820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill 08002) or by click on the image above to download the order form. For more information call 856-488-7868 or email Arts@CHTownship.com.


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