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Guarino Furniture Designs

I enjoy designing and building furniture for corporate and private clients. I also exhibit in galleries and museums.

For me each new design is a small adventure, exploring my imagination and the potential of the material. Like craftsmen of the past, I prefer to perform my work using fine hand tools instead of relying on machines that may technically speed completion, but limit the scope of the design. Machines, while certainly useful at times, can create an artificial distance between the artist and the material. My hands-on approach allows me to let the simplicity of the design reveal itself, creating a piece that imparts serenity and calm, reflecting the tree’s grace and strength. As each design becomes real and tangible, I get a sense of a tree evolving into a new life as a useful piece of art. I’m grateful to be the catalyst for this rebirth.

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Business Name: Guarino Furniture Designs
Business Street Address: 549 Pompton Avenue, Suite 125
Business Location City, State, Zipcode: Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Business Location (New Jersey) County: Essex
Business Phone #: 973 239 7867
Business Website Address: http://www.guarinofurnituredesigns.com/

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Guarino Furniture Designs Recommends:

3 locally owned New Jersey restaurants:

• Esposito’s Cedar Grove, NJ Good food
• Grasshopper Pub Grove Ave, Cedar Grove,NJ
• name, location, reason

3 locally owned New Jersey businesses:

• Major Hardware 589 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ Helpful & friendly
• Bellatair Salon Cedar Grove, NJ Very good
• name, location, reason

3 reasons to love NJ:

• Beach
• Near NYC
• Change of seasons

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Photo of Lambertville NJ: Home of Shad Fest

The Shad Festival highlights the region’s arts, the City of Lambertville, the Delaware River, and of course, the ever popular shad. The festival has evolved over the decades from a local art show into a well attended and award winning event. Shad Fest features some of the area’s finest arts and crafts, incredible food and family entertainment. This two-day extravaganza also serves as a venue for local non-profit organizations to raise necessary operating funds.

The annual poster competition and poster auction are just a couple of our favorite events that make up this unique New Jersey celebration of spring.

To learn more about Shad Fest see the Lambertville Chamber of Commerce website here.

Other Lambertville Pages:

Lambertville NJ Restaurants

Lambertville NJ Antiques Stores

Guide to Lambertville New Jersey

Some of our recommendations about the Best of Lambertville:

• The Peoples Store, a funky three story antique mall
• Sojourner, a rambling unique gift and jewelry boutique
• Hamilton’s Grill, a great place for seafood
• The Boat House, one of New Jersey’s best bars
• Lambertville Trading Company, our favorite small locally owned independent coffee shop in the world
• Sneddon’s, a great All American Small Town Diner/Cafe
• Jim’s Antiques, a place of incredible antique treasures and fine art from local masters

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Parlor Gallery

The Parlor Gallery presents a unique vision in New Jersey’s art community and features innovative work by some of the best emerging and established artists. We show art the public may not ordinarily have access to and provide a venue for talented young artists who’ve never had an opportunity to exhibit. The main gallery features an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on mixed media, abstract, outsider, erotic, graffiti and pop-influenced work. Our designer resource room exhibits more mainstream fine art and a flat file of prints and photographs. Parlor Gallery also offers a full range of services including installation, corporate and private curating, interior design, murals and decorative painting. Our goal is to create the premier destination for the Arts in Asbury Park.

Gallery hours are Wednesday and Thursday 12 pm to 7 pm, Friday and Saturday from 12 pm to 9 pm and Monday and Tuesday by appointment. For more information, please call 732. 869.0606 or visit www.parlor-gallery.com, or email: info@parlor-gallery.com

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Parlor Gallery
717 Cookman Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Monmouth
732 869 0606
http://www.parlor-gallery.com

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Parlor Gallery Recommends:

3 locally owned New Jersey restaurants:

• Plan B Restaurant 705 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ fun trendy food in a cozy Soho like atmosphere with a friendly staff and owner!
• Taka 632 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ amazing Japanese food in a beautiful space with a knowledgable staff
• Twisted Tree 609 Cookman Avenue Asbury Park, NJ delicious vegan and organic food. also yummy baked goods.

3 locally owned New Jersey businesses:

• Shelter Home 704 Cookman Avenue modern home furnishings and gifts
• Paranormal Books & Curiousities 627 Cookman Avenue unique spooky gifts and books
• Hold Fast 639 Cookman Avenue alternative clothing (Sailor Jerry, Dainty June, etc) & great selection of records

3 reasons to love NJ:

• music scene
• beaches
• the weather

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New Hope PA and Lambertville NJ Winter Festival

The Lambertville – New Hope Winter Festival is a two-town, two-state, five-day celebration of parades, ice-sculpting, music, art and entertainment that spans the Delaware River. The twin towns of Lambertville, N.J., and New Hope, Pa., host the annual event filled with free, family-friendly fun as well as ticket-only special events.

The Lambertville – New Hope Winter Festival 2010 is January 27th through 31st. Tickets for special events tend to go quickly; advance tickets available online mid-October. For additional information, call 215-862-5067 or visit www.winterfestival.net.

About Twin Rivertown Projects

Twin Rivertown Projects, Inc. is 501(c) non-profit corporation of hard-working and fun-loving New Hope, Pa., and Lambertville, N.J., business owners, residents and other good-spirited volunteers. The group has two goals in producing Winter Festival: to provide a healthy, invigorating cold-weather experience in the two river town communities, and to demonstrate that the multi-faceted communities along the Delaware River offer as exciting and diverse activities during the winter months as any other time of year. Winter Festival primarily benefits the Lambertville, New Hope and Solebury Township parks and recreation departments. Proceeds also help local schools, police departments, and fire and rescue companies.

To learn more about the festival, go here.

If you went to the winter festival this year and have a review for us, we would love to hear from you. If not, see you next year!

Joseph Tattoo

TattoosAre4ever.com
Custom Tattoos
Piercings
4 artists
Always Clean
Brand new disposable equipment for every client
Walk-ins Welcome
Jewelry is free with piercing
You may bring in your own design
Portraits
black and grey
color
cover-ups
We have after care products available

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Tattoos Are Forever LLC
334 Belleville Turnpike
North Arlington, NJ 07031
Bergen County
2019915465
http://www.tattoosare4ever.com

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Tattoos Are Forever LLC Recommends:

3 locally owned New Jersey restaurants:

• Pizza Land north arlington -Best pizza there is no other pizza like it.
• Tejos north arlington – Awesome food and sangria
• Piertros lyndhurst – Great Italian healthy

3 locally owned New Jersey businesses:

• Herberts in Secaucus: they have pool tables food and drinks
• Penny’s Poodle parlor North Arlington -great dog grooming
• Mollys North Arlington- great drinks bartenders crowd is good often has a dj

3 reasons to love NJ:

• rain!
• snow!
• Awesome people!!

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Wheaton Arts Center in Millville, New Jersey

MILLVILLE, NJ – Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center has received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. This grant will help fund the WheatonArts Glasstown Collective Education Program, an arts education initiative serving Cumberland County students. The arts programs include:

The “GrowCreative! Pre-School Program,” a partnership with the Millville Child and Family Center, Millville’s city-wide preschool serving over 650 three- and four-year olds. WheatonArts has offered year-round free access and special programs to the entire school community, including students, teachers and their respective families.

The “Glasstown Partnership,” a program for 70 Millville 4th graders, includes hands-on glassmaking experiences and interactive museum programming. In addition, all 4th grade classes in Millville make special class visits at no charge. The program is now in its 14th year. 

The “Juvenile Justice Partnership” is an intensive program of training and hands-on experience that serves up teens currently under the supervision of NJ Juvenile Justice Commission. Activities have ranged from creating glass paperweights to casting self-portraits with hot glass and other art and design activities.

“We are delighted to partner with WheatonArts,” said Larry Altman, executive director of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. “The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey is dedicated to supporting needed resources to charitable organizations making an impact on the lives of people across New Jersey.”

The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, created by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, supports charitable organizations that promote health and other cultural and arts programs throughout New Jersey. For more information about the Foundation visit www.horizonblue.com/foundation.

WheatonArts, the largest regional arts organization in South Jersey, is home to the Museum of American Glass, the Creative Glass Center of America, the Down Jersey Folklife Center, a Hot Glass Studio and several traditional crafts studios, the Gallery of Fine Craft, four museum stores, and a 10,000 square-foot event center. In addition to daily glassblowing and craft demonstrations, WheatonArts features special exhibitions, programs, workshops, performances and several weekend festivals and events throughout the year. WheatonArts is recognized as a Major Arts Organization by the NJ State Council on the Arts, “given in recognition of the organizations’ solid history of artistic excellence, arts programming, and broad public service.”

WheatonArts is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open July 4 and Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For more information about WheatonArts visit www.wheatonarts.org or call 800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800.

Metro Art

EVENT NAME: Metro Art Expo
EVENT VENUE: Mexicali Live
DAY DATE TIME: Friday, July 10th, 8:00PM-2AM
EVENT STREET ADDRESS: 1409 Queen Anne Road
CITY STATE ZIPCODE: Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666
EVENT COUNTY: Bergen County
EVENT ADMISSION: $10
EVENT PHONE : 201.669.0206
EVENT WEBSITE: http://www.mexicalilive.com
EVENT SUBMITTED BY: Luke RizzO, Director Metro Art Expo

Who:
Metro Art Expo featuring performaces by

• Mercury Morning/Agent Strange from Brooklyn/DJ Cloak Dagger with percussionist Jimmy Lope
• World Infused Dance performances by Raqs Lamajali/Cynthia and Team
• Artwork by Daniela Ferretti and 10 other visual artists on the walls!!

What:

New Jersey`s artist networking showcase. Where musicians/artists/poets and dancers unite for a night of meeting and fun!

When:

Friday July 10th, 2009

Where:

• Mexicali Live
• 1409 Queen Anne Road
• Teaneck, New Jersey
• (MEXICALILIVE.COM)

Vagabond Vistas

BUSINESS NAME: Vagabond Vistas Photography
YOUR NAME POSITION: David Simchock, Owner / Photographer / Instructor
ADDRESS: 11-B Cedar Lane
TOWN STATE ZIP: Titusville, New Jersey,
COUNTY: Mercer
PHONE: 609-737-8388
WEBSITE: http://www.vagabondvistas.com

Professional freelance photography, workshops, photo tours and speaking. Photography specializes in travel, music/festivals, portraiture, events and fine art. Workshops and private lessons offered throughout the year in Pennington, NJ and other locations. Instructional, hands-on help. Pennington is located in Mercer County in Central Jersey.

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NAME 3 LOCALLY OWNED NJ RESTAURANTS:

1. Sumo Sushi (Pennington): fresh, delicious

2. Wildflowers (Pennington): Fantastic pizza

3. Rutt’s Hut (Clifton): It`s all about the relish

NAME 3 LOCALLY OWNED NJ BUSINESSES :

1. Conscious Wellness: Holistic health counseling (www.cousciouswellness.net)

2. Whole Earth (Princeton, NJ): Organic, healthy offerings

3. Duncraven Farm (Titusville, NJ): Friendly owners / managers

NAME 3 REASONS YOU LOVE NJ:

1. Diversity

2. Historical Delaware Valley

3. Trout fishing

YOUR OFFER:

10% discount on 2009 Photography Workshops in Pennington, NJ

Lambertville New Jersey

LaSalle Art Gallery Reception:

In conjunction with this year’s garden tour, LaSalle Gallery will hold a very special reception. Please visit the website below for more information or contact us directly.

Tony LaSalle
LaSalle Gallery
73 Bridge St.
Lambertville, NJ 08530
609-397-2814 (Gallery)
609-240-3358 (studio/cell)
Website

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James Curran Antiques New Arrivals:

James Curran Antiques  is ready for the summer with an exceptional shipment of furniture that has arrived from England – it includes desks, farm tables, chests, occasional pieces and more!

100 pieces of antique furniture
James Curran Antiques & Old English Pine
Hours: 10-30 Wed.-Sun. or by apointment. 609-397-1543
www.curranantiques.com

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Walker’s Wine and Spirits Friday Wine and Cheese Pairing:

After the success of our last wine and cheese pairing, Walker’s Wine and Spirits will be having another session with Rick Buscavage of Fiddleheads. We’ll be pouring and pairing on Friday, June 12th from 4pm – 8pm. For more information about Rick or Fiddleheads, please visit www.fiddleheadsonline.com.

The Cheese:

• Chimay Poteaupre – A creamy cheese which is aggressive to the nose. Cow’s milk cheese made by Chimay (known primarily for their world-class Belgian beers).
• Gorgonzola la Picante – Italian organic mountain gorgonzola from a small producer in the hills of Northern Italy.
• Brie de Meaux – the King of Bries, or the Brie of Kings!
• Kerrygold Black Waxed Aged Cheddar – Aged cheddar from Ireland.

The Wine:

• Georges Duboeuf Fleurie 2007 – “The King of Beaujolais” really shows the quality that can be achieved from the Gamay grape in this area of France. This superb vintage has rich fruit combined with an elegant character and light tannins which add structure.
• Artesa Carneros Chardonnay 2007 – Fragrant floral, green apple and pear flavors are delicate and spicy. Medium- to full-bodied, sleek and focused, with a long, persistent finish that keeps fruit purity at the center.
• “We’ve been tasting a lot of Chardonnay lately in our Napa office, and while consumers may grumble about the cost of wine, it’s a rare day that we don’t unbag an excellent bottle at a decent price. Chardonnay fans love to chase the latest player, but senior editor James Laube found real satisfaction with the Artesa.” – The Wine Spectator – 90 Points
• Marchesi di Barolo Ruvei Barbera D’Alba 2006 – The color is a lively and brilliant dark ruby-red. The odor is fresh and intense with clean scents of wild berries and hints of vanilla. The flavor is warm and robust, pleasant and balanced. This “big body” wine comes from one of the greatest names in the Piedmont region of Italy.
• Mayne Sansac Bordeaux Rouge 2005 – 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc – This is a distinguished Bordeaux with a well balanced structure enhancing a complex bouquet of red fruits. First impression of supple tannins is followed by a long and velvety aftertaste. This 2005 Bordeaux is very sippable on its own or accompanied by all types of meat and cheese.

Walker’s Wine and Spirits Friday Wine and Cheese Pairing
Open 7 days a week
86 Bridge St.
609-397-0625

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ACME Screening Room Artist Film Series:

SATURDAY, June 13th, 2009: IN A DREAM

• For forty years Isaiah Zagar has covered more than 50,000 square feet of Philadelphia with stunning mosaic murals. In A Dream is a moving documentary that explores Zagar’s prolific life as an artist and his passionate but tumultuous relationship with his wife Julia-a film about struggling to balance a creative life with family and the place where art and life blend beyond distinction. Not Rated; 80 minutes
• Show Times: 7 pm; 8:30 pm & 10:10 pm
  *9:50 Post Film Discussion (all ticket holders welcome)
  Tickets: $7 in advance/$10 at door

Saturday, July 11, 2009: BEAUTIFUL LOSERS

• See the website for more information: http://www.njstatelib.org/lfpl/friends/NN/

Nickelodeon Nights is sponsored by Friends of Lambertville Library, a registered New Jersey non-profit organization. Special thanks to Mayor DelVecchio & the City of Lambertville for providing our cinema space. Open captioning is available to those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

ACME Screening Room
25 S. Union Street
Lambertville, New Jersey

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PROGRAM:

•  By becoming a member here or
• Becoming a Business Sponsor here or
• To volunteer, see the website for contact information: http://www.njstatelib.org/lfpl/friends/NN/

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Tickles & Toes Sale:

Tickles & Toes is having a big sale and closing at the end of the month. Our hours have changed to reflect this event. Our doors will be open on Saturday and Sunday only for the rest of the month. We do have the last of our new product delivered. Included are TWEEN clothing we received. Come and get amazing deals on really cool TWEEN items. There are only a few weeks left. There are amazing deals on in stock items such as the Hushamok and Airflow Collectables. Plus up to 70% off other items.

Tickles & Toes
48 Coryell Street
Lambertville, New Jersey, 08530
(609) 397-1941

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Lambertville is located in Hunterdon County in Central Jersey on the Delaware River.

Bloomsbury Art Festival: September 26, 27, 2009

The Bloomsbury Fine Art & Fine Craft Festival on Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27, 2009. This two day juried event is open to artists from the region and anywhere in the nation. Work can be almost any media. Last year the participating artists and craftsmen and craftswomen displayed fiber arts, clay pottery, wearable art, sculpture, jewelry, decorative painting, photography, mixed media, collage, wood toys, baskets and blown glass. Interested artists can fill out an application and read about the requirements for entrance here. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2009.

The festival also features a wide variety of entertainment, including a children’s activities area and food from local schools and churches.

The Bloomsbury Fine Art & Fine Craft Festival provides funding for the Bloomsbury Elementary School cultural arts programs, while providing area residents and visitors the opportunity to appreciate the visual and performing arts. The mission of the festival is to promote, cultivate and foster interest and participation in the arts.

In speaking with one of the founders of the show this week I learned that the festival committee has a few positions open this year. If you love the arts, have some time to volunteer and want to support a great local school, you can contact the school here.

Bloomsbury is a charming little town located in Hunterdon County, in Central Jersey near the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border. It is conveniently located near exit 7 on Interstate 78.