February Events in the Valley!

ValleyArts Artists' Salon: Jennifer Levine Gallery Talk Monday, February 11 | 6-8pm | Free Hat City Kitchen, 459 Valley Street, Orange   We will gather at Hat City Kitchen at 6pm then walk one block to the ValleyArts Firehouse Gallery for a brief artist talk by Jennifer Levine whose show "Jennifer Levine: Painting the Neigborhood" is currently featured. We will return to Hat City Kitchen for networking and good eats. All are welcome! Bring a friend! ValleyArts Artists Salon meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at HCK. Free admission plus drink specials and half-price appetizers Did you miss the last Artists' Salon? Download 100 Calls for Artists  Jennifer Levine: Painting the Neighborhood ValleyArts Firehouse Gallery | Through February 24 580 Forest Street, Orange NJ 07050  Firehouse Gallery Hours: Saturdays 10am-4pm, Sundays 12:30-4pm; or by appointment. ValleyArts Drop-in Hours: Thursdays 2-5pm: Stop in at the Firehouse Gallery for a cup of coffee, cookies, and conversation with your colleagues and leaders of the Valley Arts District. February Valley Arts District Events:  Luna Stage     Carnaval   World premiere! Through March 3 555 Valley Road, West Orange Three twenty-somethings visit Rio De Janeiro for some fun and to honor a fallen friend. But what starts out as a joyride takes an unexpected turn and the three find themselves in a situation that will change their friendships and their lives forever.  In Celebration of Black History Month:   Luna Stage presents Reg E Gaines in The Last Celebrity  Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 8pm | Only $10! A collage of poetry, music and monologue, The Last Celebrity is a non-linear look at reg's accidental brush with fame and his journey from obscure street poet to writer of the Tony Award winning musical, Bring in da Noise/Bring in da Funk. Tickets are only $10. Plus: A FREE Workshop with Reg E Gaines for young artists Wednesday, February 13 | 7-8pm | Free!  Tony Award Nominee Reg E Gaines (Bring in Da Noise...Bring in Da Funk) will be doing a free spoken word workshop for young and a siring artists ages 10 and up. There is no fee for the workshop, but please RSVP at info@lunastage.org or call 973-395-5551.  www.lunastage.org     Hat City Kitchen Presents  Celebrating HCK's 3rd Anniversary! 459 Valley Street, Orange  Live music is a standard at this Valley Arts District landmark featuring American cuisine with a New Orleans influence. Enjoy an eclectic mix of artists playing original music across genres - rock, blues, funk, R&B, soul, &jazz. PLUS! Hat City Kitchen presents Art at HCK in a special exhibition organized by ValleyArts, featuring artists from Northern NJ. For band and event listings, visit  www.hatcitykitchen.com ORNG Ink | Ironworks Community Artspace   After school and weekends drop-in art mentorship program for youth  406 Tompkins St. Orange Clay From the River:   New paintings by Anj Ferrara Opening Saturday, March 2nd, 6-10 pm www.orngink.com  Another Green Chevy  Heidi Sussman Art at Hat City Kitchen Thanks to all the artists who came together and offered to show your work in celebration of HCK's third anniversary: Sybil Archibald Porl "New Papa" Gordon Kathleen Heron Jody Leight Susan Lisbin Jeremy Moss Mansa K Mussa Elizabeth Carol      Winchester Lisa Suss Heidi Sussman Florence Weisz And Robert Ramos for hanging the show! Call for Artists  Original artwork in all media will be considered for solo and group shows in 2013 including the Orbiting Gallery Series and quarterly installations at Hat City Kitchen, Luna Stage and other spaces, TBA. Rolling deadline. No cost to apply.  Click here to download an entry form.  Join ValleyArts! Whether you are an artist, audience member, collector, community builder, or someone who wants a more creative lifestyle, ValleyArts' newly enhanced  membership program has a place for you with a variety of benefits!  Click here to join today! Visit our website! www.valleyartsnj.com Reach us by email at: info@valleyartsnj.com ValleyArts Connect  A new blog-o-zinefeaturing interviews, stories & news on all things ValleyArts   The Valley Arts District is filled with creative spaces for artists, teens, and adults. The 15-square block neighborhood hosts a growing number of exciting events in the performing and visual arts for people of all ages. And the VAD offers plenty of good restaurants, from some of the region's most famous Italian landmarks to the vibrant southern-themed Hat City Kitchen.