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Andrew Warhola (19281987)
ARTIST OF THE WEEK
“Marilyns” by Andy Warhol
Showcasing the Area’s Finest Talent And News: Travel Back to a Year of Arts & Entertainment
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PittsburghPa. native Andy Warhol, born Andrew Warhola, has defined the pop art genre like no other artist because of his bold graphic style and challenging subjects.
Opening up a can of Campbell’s Soup has never really been the same for Americans since it became the subject of Warhol’s 20 th century art entitled, “Campbell Soup Cans.” The same holds true for the glamour gal, Marilyn Monroe, as Warhol transformed her image into a bold series, “Marilyns.”
Schooled at the Carnegie Institute of Technology, now known as Carnegie Mellon University, Warhol decided upon pictorial design as his major. With diploma in hand, the artist moved to New York City and found reliable work as a commercial artist.
Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and The New Yorker took Warhol under their wings, as an advertising representative. He also bedecked and dazzled window displays for Bonwit Teller and I. Miller stores.
In the early 1950s, the artist shortened his name to “Warhol” and even dabbled in creating underground 16 millimeter films such as Chelsea Girls and Empire.
Valerie Solanis, the founder of Society for Cutting Up Men (SCUM) walked into Warhol’s studio one day in 1968 and nearly fatally wounded the artist. Warhol recovered and persevered.
He became the publisher of Interview
magazine and began his work as a painter once again. His paintings from the 1980s included The Last Suppers, Rorschachs
and Ads. Warhol also enjoyed collaborating with then up and coming artists JeanMichel Basquiat, Francesco Clemente and Keith Haring.
In 1987, Warhol entered the hospital for routine gall bladder surgery, but never survived the operation. A diverse retrospective of his work is featured at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Andy Warhol Museum opened its doors in his hometown in May 1994.
Arts & Entertainment circa April 15 Arts & Entertainment circa December 16 By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN
Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times
WESTFIELD – It’s simply undeniable. There is a certain Hollywood, Broadway and SoHo quality to the Westfield, Scotch PlainsFanwood and Mountainside area because of the talent that exudes from the area’s artisans, thespians, writers, musicians and cultural arts organizations.
Almost a year ago, The Westfield Leader and The Times,
under the direction of Publisher Horace R. Corbin, decided to devote a portion of this newspaper to the world of arts and entertainment. Since spotlighting some of the most enlightening events and venues in our neighborhood, it’s time to step into our time machines and take a look back at the individuals and happenings that have shaped the culture around us.
April
The first issue of A& E opened with a fullspread feature on the Elm Tree Gallery (which was later renamed Parness Gallery) and its proprietor Robin Parness. The gallery, which resided on Elm Street until it went out of business later this year, sparked imaginations with the works of Alush Shima, Edward M. Adams and Christine Hayman.
Westfield resident and author of “The Dining Table,” Dr. Joseph P. DeAlessandro, generously donated $1 million to the Culinary Institute of America in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. to fund the building of the Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine.
The Westfield Hadassah offered the cream of the crop in its arts and crafts show on April 11.
Ferraro’s Restaurant in Westfield earned 3 chef hats.
Audiences were spellbound during the Hansel & Gretel Opera performed by the Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) in late April at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.
Eugenie Gallery in Scotch Plains received rave reviews for its diverse and unique exhibit entitled, “East Meets West.” The exhibit spotlighted the work of Raymond G. Horner, Zaza Khabulianni and Andre De Krayewski, among others.
The Dining Table gave Umberto’s Clam Bar & Continental Restaurant in Kenilworth 2 ˝ chef hats.
May
Mountainside resident and Governor Livingston High School pupil Kassy Ciasulli delivered a footstompin, ’ riproarin’ performance with the Tim Gillis Band in Berkeley Heights.
Reflections On Canvas in Westfield received accolades for its art offerings, including the artwork of Jim Buckels, Viktor Shvaiko and Jeremenko.
Stage House Inn in Scotch Plains received 2 chef hats from “The Dining Tabl e.”
Cranford Dramatic Club Theater delivered a pulseracing production of
Pippin during the month. Parness Gallery also offered a deliciously
vibrant display of Shirley Wallitsch’s experimental and versatile paintings.
“The Dining Table” gave Fagioli Café in Scotch Plains 3 chef hats.
The Arbor Chamber Society sat down with The Leader and The Times to discuss its mentoring programs with Westfield High School and other programs.
The WSO received a grant in the amount of $100,000 to fund seven free concerts which were performed in the county. Jorge Lopez Suero, a former Westfield resident, exhibited his captivating photography at Galleria West on Central Avenue, Westfield.
Tarantella’s Restaurant in Clark received 3 chef hats. Juxtapose Gallery on Westfield’s Elm Street proved to be more than just your “gallery next door.” Proprietor Gerri Gildea discussed the thencurrent exhibit featuring Mountainside’s Harry A. Devlin, local resident Helen Frank and the bevy of unique jewelry and gifts offered for sale at the shop.
Cathay 22 in Springfield received 3 chef hats from “The Dining Table.”
June
The WSO announced its 19992000 program entitled the “Season of Enchantment” series.
Trekking up to Poughkeepsie, I attended a reception honoring the receipt of Dr. DeAlessandro’s Honorary Doctorate of Humaine Letters from the CIA on May 28.
The Brick Oven in Westfield received 3 chef hats from “The Dining
Table.” Aunt Val’s Country Bake Shoppe in Garwood successfully tempted my sweet tooth with scrumptious pastries, cookies and other desserts, while the Annual Art and Craft Show at Nomahegan Park in Cranford drew droves of craft lovers on June 5.
Lorenzo’s Restaurant in Garwood obtained 2 chef hats from “The Dining Table.”
The very first Artist of the Week, Amedeo Modigliani graced the pages of the A& E section on June 17, surrounded by a review of Art at the Royale Theatre on Broadway and a feature on the gourmet cuisine and catering business of Lia’s in Westfield.
“The Dining Table” gave the Northside Trattoria in Westfield 2 chef hats.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the Artist of the Week on June 24, Sprint filmed a commercial on Elm Street and David and Sharon Bowers offered a tasty demonstration on their book, “Bake It Like A Man” at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Clark.
Le RendezVous Bistro in Kenilworth garnered 3 chef hats from “The Dining Table.”
July
Roselle resident Samantha Skripko’s CD “Punjab” received a thumbs up and Georgia O’Keefe was the Artist of the Week on July 1.
Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative Theatre (WYACT) was busily gearing up for its performance of The Threepenny Opera at Kean University and Oliver! at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). Emily Dickinson was the Artist of the Week on July 8.
Giovanna’s Restaurant in Plainfield received 3 chef hats.
Bruce Springsteen garnered high praises from reporter Fred Rossi after he attended at Continental Airlines Arena in the Meadowlands. Kassy
Ciasulli realized a lifelong dream when she performed the National Anthem at the Meadowlands Hambletonian Race a few weeks before appearing in Oliver!
at the NJPAC. The WSO Board of Directors appointed Stephen Barcan as President. The very first “Pen and Ink” editorial with A& E Editor, Michelle H. LePoidevin, debuted with advice on opening ones minds and eyes to the art
and culture abound in Westfield. Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas was named Artist of the Week. Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim helped cut the ribbon to open CBL Fine Art on Elm Street.
La Griglia Restaurant in Kenilworth garnered 3 chef hats. Wassily Kandinsky was the Artist of the Week on July 22 and the WYACT ensemble graced the NJPAC stage with a Broadwaycaliber performance in
Oliver!
Calçada in Newark at the NJPAC earned 3 ˝ chef hats.
Three Westfield artists, Megan Pollock, Francesca Azzara and Barbara Zietchick discussed their technique and talent in A& E’s “Special Spotlight.”
Threepenny Opera
brought down the house at Kean University and Karen A. Carpenter was the Artist of the Week on July 29.
E d i s o n -b a s e d Harold’s New York Deli received 3 chef hats.
August
The summer started heating up with the scorching hot “Tango in the Park” concert offered by the WSO at Echo Lake Park. Pen & Ink aimed to predict the winners of this year’s Emmy awards. Pieter Cornelis Mondrian was the Artist of the Week on August 5.
Beana’s Mexican Restaurant in Rahway earned only 1 ˝ chef hats.
Homemaker 2000 was filmed at Ferraro’s Restaurant in Westfield and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts doled out big bucks to keep the arts alive in the community. The WSO, WYACT, NJPAC and the Union County Arts Center were just some of the local organizations to received funding. El Greco was the Artist of the Week. Joanne Carey began her second season at Westfield School of Dance.
Tre Amici III in Linden received 3 ˝ chef hats.
Pen and Ink featured a prediction of the outcome for the “MTV Music Awards.” Scotch Plains prepared its annual Italian Festival for Labor Day Weekend and Peddler’s Village was spotlighted for its fall festivals and activities in A& E’s “Get Out of Town” section. Vincent Van Gogh was the Artist of the Week for August 19.
Jack Baker’s Lobster Shanty in Point Pleasant Beach garnered only 1 ˝ chef hats.
Claude Monet was named Artist of the Week on August 26. Two CD’s, “Basic” by Basic and “Formations” by Bluth, Messina and Chattin Trio were reviewed. WYACT began to offer performing arts classes.
Sun Tavern in Fanwood received 2 chef hats.
September
The A& E section gets a new look, as explained by the Pen & Ink editorial on September 2. Color Me Mine in Summit is spotlighted as a creative outlet to craft ceramic pieces and Theodore Geisel/ Dr. Seuss was the Artist of the Week.
Continued on Page 22
Quiz Yourself on A&E Facts From This Century
By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN
Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times
This soon bygone century was brimming full of memorable artists, entertainers, trends and events. Test your knowledge of arts and entertainment facts. The answers are available on Page 22.
1. Creating a variety of memorable characters for the beloved “Sesame Street,” he made children understand that
year on a major network.
9. He thought he was a “bad” “thriller,” but this musician had more personal problems this century than many care to remember.
10. This jazz trumpeteer, with his unique and raspy voice, reminded us to think to ourselves, “What a wonderful world.”
11. Nothing was bland about being domestic when this culinary mogul took over the world with her basket full of “Good Things.”
12. Oncepopular games such as “Jacks,” “Old Maid” and “Scrabble” were put on the back burner once computer games hit the scene. This one, in particular is currently all the rage.
13. These two musicians had their lives cut tragically short when they took to the skies in 1959.
14. In Philadelphia, teens had the chance to take the dance floor and demonstrate the latest moves, while rating their favorite tunes. What show am I talking about?
15. She has interviewed everyone from Monica
Lewinsky to Barbara Streisand. She has grown as a journalist and spanned an incredible amount of this century.
16. This unforgettable saga came in three parts. Beginning in 1972, it was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starred James Caan and Al Pacino. These movies painted a grim and gruesome picture of the Italian mafia.
17. Eyes were glued to the screen when this CBS nighttime drama revealed exactly who shot J. R. Ewing in 1980.
18. Social issues such as racism and the women’s movement became open for discussion and analysis in this sitcom/ drama starring a young Rob Reiner.
19. In 1981, everyone wanted this channel which s u p plied teenagers with all of the latest videos featuring the cream of the crop (and the cheesiest) in music.
20.“ Tonight” began in 1954, but when this person became the official host of the show, Ed McMahon had the distinct pleasure of announcing his name.
BONUS QUESTION: Who was the final guest on the show featured in Question No. 20? it is not easy being green.
2. Clicking these vibrant props together transported a lost girl back to the land she loved in this L. Frank Baum classic.
3. This entertainment pioneer was accused of making the movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, “too scary,” but made the movie anyway in 1937.
4. Almost as potent as the “Shock Jock” himself, she kept jaws dropping by using almost every brand of media. She was ready for any truth or dare.
5. Name the three shows that kept tears flowing when they left the television: Hint – Everyone knew your name in Boston, the reality of the Korean War hit home, and Alex P. Keaton later turned to spin the city.
6. When “The Beatles” appeared on this show on 1964, the group’s fame became even hotter than ever.
7. The rock group, “Weezer,” put themselves inside Al’s Diner for a video – this was the common setting for what popular television p r o gram?
8. Even though money doesn’t grow on trees, the nation hoped to get lots of the green stuff on this show which debuted this
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