Photos just added...

Photos were just added from our recent "Lunch & a Movie for Seniors featuring Love Actually" held on Thursday, December 17, 2009.

Tickets still remain!

The DePue Brothers return to Croft Farm

Welcome back the tremendously talented and energetic violin-playing brothers for a
fresh new performance of classics, bluegrass and newgrass music on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Croft Farm Arts Center (100 Bortons Mill Road).

The concert will begin at 3 p.m. and tickets still remain. The cost for general admission is $15 and senior citizens with a Cherry Hill Gold Card can attend for just $12.

The DePue Brothers have sold out every show they've ever played at Croft Farm, so get your tickets early.

To purchase tickets, please download a form or contact the Cherry Hill Arts Board at 856-661-4810 or email Arts@CHTownship.com.

12/17/09 LOVE ACTUALLY

Tickets still remain for this afternoon movie & lunch for Senior Citizens with the Cherry Hill Arts Board at the Croft Farm Arts Center (100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill).

Love actually is all around.

Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely and interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England.

This lovely afternoon will feature a hotdog lunch, followed by the movie and a short discussion.

Lunch begins at 11 a.m. and tickets cost just $3 each.

To purchase tickets, click here, email Arts@CHTownship.com or call 856-661-4810.

Photo Galleries - JUST ADDED!

Fall into the Arts Juried Photography Exhibit & Reception (Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, November 1, 2009)


Senior Luncheon with the Arts featuring The Sunshine Boys (Friday, October 30, 2009)


Ensemble Concert - Cellos of the Philadelphia Orchestra (Sunday, November 1, 2009)

Concert for Young Music Lovers - POSTPONED

The Concert for Young Music Lovers scheduled for Monday, October 26 at 10:30 a.m. has been postponed to a later date. We apologize for any inconveniences. If you would like to be notified of the upcoming concert once we have a date, please email Arts@CHTownship.com

Upcoming Concerts...

Hosted by Philadelphia Orchestra Percussionist,Don Liuizzi, these concerts will introduce children ages 3 to 5 (or 6) to classical favorites. Our Concerts for Young Music Lovers have become a favorite of children and parents alike.

The concert will be held on Monday, October 26 and begins at 10:30 a.m. and will be held at the Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Road.

Tickets cost $8 per person and can be purchased in the Recreation Department (820 Mercer Street) or you can reserve your ticket by calling 856-488-7868 or emailing Arts@CHTownship.com. You may also purchase tickets at the door. Click here to download a ticket order form.

The Concert for Young Music Lovers is sponsored by My Gym of Cherry Hill.

November 1 marks the opening of the 2009-10 Ensemble Concert Series at Croft Farm. We will welcome the Cellos of the Philadelphia Orchestra as they perform at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for general admission or $12 for Senior Citizens with a Gold Card. Tickets can be purchase ahead of time in the Recreation Department (Room 102 of the Municipal Building) or you can reserve your ticket by calling 856-488-7868. Click here to download a ticket order form. A limited number of tickets may be available to purchase at the door on the day of the show. Please call 856-488-7868 for more information.

The 2009-10 Ensemble Concerts Series is proud to have the support of Paper & Ribbon Supply and Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Wolf, Jr.

PHOTO GALLERY UPDATED!

Back on September 9, the Cherry Hill Arts Board opened their 2009-10 season of events with a fabulous luncheon featuring the music of Hank's Cadillac.



On October 2, the Arts Board hosted their very first luncheon and a movie for Seniors and had a great attendance for the viewing of Mamma Mia! After the movie, several attendees even got up and danced.

Tickets still remain for Wednesday, September 9...

Come enjoy the music of Hank’s Cadillac. This energetic band has been performing in Honky Tonks from South Philly to South Jersey. Whether you’re doing a Country line dance to “Chattahoochee” or enjoying an old favorite like “Ring of Fire”, Hank’s Cadillac has something for everyone.

This fun afternoon social, sponsored by the Cherry Hill Alliance on Alcohol & Drug Abuse and the Cherry Hill Arts Board, features lunch and live music, so gather your friends and come on out!

Tickets cost $5 in advance and $8 at the door. For information or to purchase tickets, click here.

Mark your calendars...

The Cherry Hill Arts Board and Cherry Hill Township are busy planning their fall season of events. Please mark your calendars and remember to check back often for updates and ticket request forms.

Luncheon for Senios featuring live music by Hank's Cadillac
Wednesday, September 9
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$5 in advance ($8 at the door)
Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Lunch and a Movie for Seniors with the Arts Advisory Board
MAMMA MIA!
Friday, October 2
11:30 a.m.
$3/person
Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Fall Into the Arts - Juried Photography Exhibit
Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, November 1
Various Times
Free
Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
Saturday, October 24
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Free
Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Trolley Tour of Historic Cherry Hill Sites brought to you by the Friends of the Barclay Farmstead
Saturday, October 24
4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Advance Tickets: $12 ($15 at the door)
Barclay Farmstead, 209 Barclay Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Harvest Festival and Fire & Life Safety Day
Sunday, October 25
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Admission
Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Luncheon with the Arts for Seniors featuring: The Sunshine Boys Quartet
Friday, October 30
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$5 in advance ($8 at the door)
Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Cinematic Reflections featuring Twilight
Friday, October 30
7 p.m.
Free
Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Cellos of the Philadelhpia Orchestra
Sunday, November 1
3 p.m.
Tickets: $15 ($12 with a Gold Card)
Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

PHOTO GALLERY UPDATE

On June 20 & 21, the Collaborative Act Studio of Cherry Hill performed "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare...Abridged" at the Croft Farm Arts Center.

The show was produced by Ted Wioncek III, directed by Donald Swenson and starred Pat King, Kevin Hurley and Chris Melohn.

More pictures added from Art Blooms...

2009 Art Blooms Winners

Pictures from Art Blooms Events

Photos have just been added to the blog for the Afternoon Luncheon with the Arts featuring The Hotsy Totsy Girls, poetry reading and the Concert for Young Music Lovers.

Luncheon with the Arts for Seniors featuring...

The Hotsy Totsy Girls has SOLD OUT!

Tickets still remain for all other events.

Family Fun Blooms at Croft Farm: Schedule of Events

Join us on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 for our 4th annual Juried Craft Festival featuring Family Fun Weekend at Croft Farm sponsored by My Gym of Cherry Hill. Here is the full schedule of events:


Saturday, April 25
9:30 am: Run Your Own Life Without Drugs & Alcohol 5K Fun Run/Walk
11 am – 5 pm: Craft Festival Opens
11 am – 5 pm: Art Exhibit Opens
11 am – 5 pm: MY GYM Moon Bounce
Candy necklace creations*
“Kids! Start your garden” with Sustainable Cherry Hill*
11 am – 3 pm: Garden State Discovery Museum: Museum on the Move

*while supplies last

Sunday, April 26
11 am – 5 pm: Craft Festival Opens
11 am – 5 pm: Art Exhibit Opens
11 am – 5 pm: MY GYM Moon Bounce
Candy necklace creations*
"Kids! Start your garden” with Sustainable Cherry Hill*
12 – 3 pm: Cherry Hill Police Kid ID Card Registration
3 – 4 pm: Gloria Youth Orchestra (Arts Center)

*while supplies last

Admission to Family Fun Weekend is free however; certain activities such as the 5K run do require a fee to participate.

Attention Crafters!!

Cherry Hill Township and the Cherry Hill Arts Board are looking for crafters to participate in the fourth annual Art Blooms juried craft festival on Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26 at Croft Farm. The festival opens Art Blooms - a week long series of art and cultural events that includes a juried art exhibit of 2 dimensional works. The craft festival has been expanded this year to include activities for children, a Community Non-Profit Information Fair and a 5K Fun Run/Walk.

We are also looking to add some hands-on crafts/activities for children. If you have any suggestions or would like to provide an activity, please contact the Arts Board at 856-661-4810 or email Arts@CHTownhsip.com.

If you are interested in participating as a crafter, please click here to download a form.

If you are a non-profit group interested in participating in the comminuty fair please contact the Arts Board at 856-661-4810 or email Arts@CHTownship.com.

Tickets still available...

This Friday, enjoy Dolce Suono: Metal & Wood Band at the Croft Farm Arts Center (100 Borton's Mill Road) beginning at 8 p.m. Dolce Suono features Mimi Stillman on flute, guitarist Allen Krantz, violist Burchard Tang and Emilio Gravagno on double bass.

This unique ensemble is a popular favorite, performing music from vibrant Renaissance songs to Baroque classics to the folk-influenced Schulhoff Concertina, and thrilling tangos by Astor Piazzolla. This group arranges much of its own music for a festive, improvisatory vibe.

Tickets still remain and can be purchased at the door or in Room 102 of the Municipal Building. Cost is $15 for general admission and $12 for adults 55 and over.

You won't want to miss this exciting concert!!

Academy of Vocal Arts - A Sell Out Performance!

On Sunday, February 8, 2009, members of the Academy of Vocal Arts performed Opera Plus! - a selection of Opera and Broadway favorites - infront of a sold-out audience at the Croft Farm Arts Center. Selections included "Brindisi" (“Libiamo ne'lieti calici”) from Verdi’s La Traviata, "Seguidilla" from Bizet’s Carmen, “La ci darem la mano” from Mozart’s Don Giovanni, “This nearly was mine” from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific and “The Impossible Dream” from Leigh’s Man of La Mancha.

From left to right: Luke Housner, piano; Taylor Stayton, tenor; Olivia Vote, mezzo-soprano;
Steven LaBrie, baritone; Colleen Daly, soprano

Our next Ensemble Series Concert will be held on Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. and will feature Dolce Suono: Metal & Wood Band.

Academy of Vocal Arts Present Opera & Broadway Favorites

Exciting young artists from the world-renowned Academy of Vocal Arts present a concert of opera favorites on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at the Croft Farm Arts Center. The performance will begin at 3 p.m. and tickets are only $15 ($12 for adults 55 and older and just $10 for students and groups of 10 or more).

The program will include selections from La Traviata, Carmen, Don Giovanni, South Pacific, Man of La Mancha and many more!

Performing that afternoon are:

For more information, visit www.avaopera.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS, CRAFTERS & POETS

The Cherry Hill Arts Board is currently looking for local artists, crafters & poets to be a part of this year's Art Blooms in Cherry Hill. This year, the event will be bigger then ever since the Arts Board and Cherry Hill Township have combined Art Blooms & Spring Family Festival into one giant event that features a two-day juried craft festival with a 5K Fun Run/Walk, childrens activities such as a moon bounce and crafts; a juried art exhibit showcasing original, 2 dimensional works (no photography please); evening poetry reading; film screening and discussion; childrens concert; afternoon luncheon with the arts; and a concert with members of the Ocean City Pops.

To participate in the Juried Craft Festival, click here.

To participate in the Juried Art Exhibit, click here.

To participate in the poetry reading, please submit 3 sample poems to <"mailto: Arts@CHTownship.com">for consideration.