The John F. Peto Studio Museum and the Garden State Philharmonic present an evening of opera favorites featuring soprano soloist, Claire Leyden, tenor soloist, Tom Mulder, and pianist, Craig Ketter. DATE: Saturday, January 26, 2019 TIME: 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: Island Heights United Methodist Church, 111 Ocean Avenue, Island Heights, NJ. … Continued
Join Island Heights writer William Noble as he talks about the art of memoir writing and how you can bring your own life alive! In two hours, you will learn what to write about, what not to write about and how to make it exciting and memorable. You will hear snippets from Bill’s writing, as … Continued
Art Appreciation is the knowledge and understanding of the timeless qualities that identify great art. Jean Wetta’s informal two-hour program is an art appreciation class with slides and discussion. Its purpose is to increase our understanding of what makes great art in general and what makes John F. Peto a great artist in particular. Jean Wetta … Continued
Due to overwhelming demand, Jean has agreed to lead a second workshop on her process of making art. Join us for the discussion and the realization of that process in her exhibited paintings. Jean’s art has been exhibited in galleries and museums nationally and internationally and is part of many permanent collections including museums such … Continued
What is a photograph? Is it a record, a memento, something funny or a thing of beauty? Is a photograph the same as a picture? Are photographs art? Frank Parisi, a well-known local photographer, will address these questions and explore some of the thoughts that run through the mind of a photographer as the shutter … Continued
The Pickles are three friends that love to play music and are constantly striving to reach new levels to entertain their fans. Their “don’t take yourself so serious” attitude is what makes them so infectious and fun to be around. The Pickles pride themselves on being one of the hardest working acts in the state, … Continued
Due South has forged a well-deserved reputation as one of the New Jersey’s top country bands. Come see Due South kick into gear as they perform hits from legendary artists such as Brooks and Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, and Keith Urban, Patsy Client and Johnny Cash. The band has a growing list of … Continued
Calling all Creatives! In this class, we will focus on the act of painting itself and your experience while painting rather than the final art product. Wild and Free Painting is a nourishing Process Painting Art Studio and is coming to The Peto Museum to paint with us and support self-care, personal growth and exploration. Creative expression … Continued
This workshop will provide participants with a toolkit for remembering, understanding and talking about dreams in a way that can open one's consciousness to the many messages that dreams offer for our health and wholeness.
How has the Judiciary evolved over the years to address emerging social issues, while remaining true to its core values of independence and fairness? With an emphasis on Criminal law, Judge Linda Baxter will discuss changes in the following areas: how juries are selected, the elimination of cash bail, the decision to try a juvenile … Continued
