
CHURCH OF THE ATONEMENT Episcopal
97 Highwood Ave at Engle Street
Tenafly, NJ 07670
201.568.1763
ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023
Wednesday, May 17 - Wednesday, May 24
We are pleased to return to our annual one-week festival, after a hiatus during COVID. Please join us!
** CALLING ALL ARTISTS**
Click here to find out how to exhibit in our non-juried Community Art Show
The highlight of the festival will be a Gala Art Show Opening with a wine and cheese reception. The opening will be followed by a series of evening offerings- including a cabaret with a variety of performers, an open mic poetry night, and a classical concert to close out the week. All events are open to the public. The performances require tickets and reservations; other events are free. All proceeds support the Church’s Arts and Music fund.
Schedule
May 17 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm Community Art Exhibit Opening, "Meet the Artists" Wine & Cheese Reception
May 19 – 7:30 – 9:00 pm Cabaret Night featuring kids’ improv group, Coffee and Dessert. Seating is limited: Reservations are required. Tickets: $10/person; no charge for children 15 and under. Contact the church for reservations and tickets.
May 21 - 10:00 am Arts & Music Sunday featuring soloists performing in the service, followed by Coffee Hour in the Art Exhibit, and an afternoon Newcomers’ Reception at a parishioner's home. This event is free and open to all.
May 23 - 7:30-9:00 pm Poetry Night, Wine & Cheese Reception.
May 24 – 7:30 pm Northwest Winds quartet performs light classical works, Wine & Cheese Reception Tickets: $20/person; $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased through the Church office or at the door.
Our Arts & Music Team coordinates the festival, as well as other music events and receptions. Co-chairs Chris Schlegel and Simba Nyambauro work alongside Bob Gray, Bob LeClair and Ellen Kuhn, Hilary Hancock, Denise Pierce, Wilson Reimers, and Carol Petrovich - and with our music director Dr. Brian Schober, of course! Lynne Weber, Lorraine Sorvino, and Molly Frederick chair the Poetry Night, and many others help out.