August 2009

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Saturday, August 8, 8:00 p.m.
JAZZ: Joris Teepe Big Band
Englewood resident, virtuoso bassist, and composer extraordinaire, Joris Teepe, leads his 17-piece big band in a celebratory CD release appearance outdoors at the Puffin Cultural Forum. “We Take No Prisoners,” the group's first CD, features all original music composed and arranged by Teepe. Recorded the day after the group's phenomenal debut concert at the Puffin in 2008, the CD is due to be released by the prestigious Netherlands-based label, Challenge Records, on September 6.  The Puffin concert is the CD’s exclusive preview/premiere -- a unique opportunity for Puffin audiences to hear and buy it first!  Weather permitting the performance will be outdoors. 

$10 suggested donation.
Reservations not available.

Sunday, August 9, 4:00 p.m.
ART OPENING: Through Others’ Eyes
This inspirational exhibition brings together a selection of photographic works created by Israeli Arab and Jewish youth and women, and their teachers, Rauf Abu Fani and Tamar Shalit Avni. Through the project, the camera became a tool to bring together the two populations and open up outlets for self and group expression and mutual understanding.  The photographs, accompanied by narratives about the artists’ experiences, reflect emotions found in daily life in the participants’ communities, their homes, and with one another. Curated and developed by Etti Amram, Director of the Art Center at Givat Haviva, and Rachel Banai, professional photographer and workshop instructor at the Puffin Cultural Forum. Etti Amram and members of the youth group will be on hand to discuss the project and its impact on their lives.
Free and open to the public.

Exhibition is on display through September 4.
Gallery hours are generally M-F, 1-5 pm. or by prior arrangement.

Thursday, August 13, 7:30 p.m.
NEW EVENT/CABARET: The Kwikees - A Quirky Cabaret
The Kwikees, founded in 2008 by Zach Zamchick and inspired by “Saturday Night Live” and “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” has already dazzled local audiences; their Quirky Cabaret variety shows, complete with music, movement, sketch comedy, performance art and improvisation, harness the creative energy of Northern New Jersey students  with the goal of promoting the arts in our area. The Puffin show will feature original two to six-minute pieces all prepared in standard “Kwikee” fashion over the previous week, as well as improvisational games and guest performances from the audience.

$5.00 suggested donation
Reservations not available.

Friday, August 21, 8:00 p.m.
YOUTH POETRY: 3 Shades of Brown
“3 Shades of Brown,” featuring Miles Hodges, Joshua Bennett, and Carvens Lissant, shatters the image of typical youth in a two-hour show featuring original works that combine poetry and a monologue spoken-word performance art. Hosted by spoken word artist and Teaneck resident Miles Hodges who gained his first exposure at the Puffin Poetry Jams. These young poet-performers have already attained high achievements with Miles becoming nationally known for being featured in HBO’s “Brave New Voices,” Joshua being invited to perform for President Obama, and Carvens winning the 2009 NJ Youth Grandslam Championship. Hear what the rising stars of our local youth have to say about life, love, and the future.

$5.00 suggested donation
Reservations not available.

Saturday, August 29, 8:00 p.m.
JAZZ:  The Tim Horner/Ron Horton Little Big Band
The Music of Andrew Hill
For nearly half a century, composer/pianist/ensemble leader Andrew Hill has garnered international jazz renown for his original music and recordings. Talented trumpeter Ron Horton, an integral part of New York's jazz scene since 1982, a member of Hill’s sextet from 1998-2003, and an exemplary arranger/composer, has arranged a large body of Hill’s work performed by, among others, the Julliard Concert Jazz Ensemble. Tim & Ron’s “little big band,” comprised of Ted Nash, Scott Robinson and Marc Mommas (saxophones); Clark Gayton, Ron Horton and Nate Eklund (brass), Frank Kimbrough (piano), Mark Sherman (vibes), Martin Wind (bass), and Tom Horner (drums) treats Puffin’s audience to the music of Hill, arranged by Horton and performed by the best talent New York & Teaneck has to offer. 

$10.00 suggested donation.
Reservations recommended.