Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend

It's Father's Day weekend, and there's plenty to do. Here's a few things to do this weekend.

1. The Family Fun Day will take place today from 11:00am - 2:00pm.  All are welcome. The venue is  , Hamilton Ave & Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights.

2. Meet Lisa Catherine Harper, author of A Double Life: Discovering Motherhood,  winner of the 2010 River Teeth Literary Nonfiction Prize.   Publishers Weekly has called the book, which merges personal narrative with research, “universal, moving, and relevant.”  Following the intimate story of Harper’s first pregnancy, from conception to her daughter’s first word, A Double Life looks at how the biological facts of motherhood give rise to life-altering emotional and psychological changes. Harper’s carefully researched story reminds us that motherhood’s central joys are also its most essential transformations. Time is 11:00am-1:00pm.

3. The Berkeley Heights Public Library will present a Fabric Fan Marblizing Craft Workshop on Saturday.  This event is from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. 

Older children and teens are welcome as well as adults.  The workshop is free but registration is required. Please call the Reference Department at (908) 464-9333 to register or sign up online.

The presenter, Nancy Leary, is a graduate of Kean University and holds a certificate in Training and Development. She has taken workshops at the John C. Campbell Folk School, Newark Museum and the Kennedy Center.  She travels the state with her Apple Annie arts-in-education programs, which present cross-cultural themes using a variety of disciplines.

4. Looking for a great gift for Dad for Father’s Day? How about a delicious meal and a fun time with your whole family… come to The Shrine of St. Joseph’s second annual Barbeque Ribs & Steak Dinner! You can enjoy a sit-down dinner, or do quick and easy take out. This event will be held rain or shine. Due to a limited seating area, no strollers please. Menu and prices: $25 adult steak or ribs dinner, $35 adult steak/ribs combo dinner, $15 adult hamburger or hotdog dinner, $8 kids meal (12 and under) hamburger or hotdog dinner. Dinner includes: salad, french fries, home-made dessert, and beverages.

5. The new Galeria Concerts Art Show and Music events bring an opportunity for area arts patrons to enjoy a variety of music genres in a comfortable and convenient arts venue. The series is presented by the Galeria West art gallery in association with the SunRex Entertainment Group and TEATRO Si at Galeria West, located at 111 Quimby Street in downtown Westfield, NJ. The Galeria Concerts events continues on Saturday, June 18, 2011 with an exhibit of local and international art works at 6:00pm followed by a Spanish guitars concert performance at 7:00pm to 8:30pm by the acclaimed YAS-CORTES DUO at this wonderfully intimate venue.

The  Duo is comprised of Maria Cortes and Oscar Yas. The husband and wife team were born in Argentina where they have won several prestigious music and vocal contests.           

Tickets are priced at $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children. For reservations and information call the SunRex Hotline at 908-301-1285 or Galeria West at 908-301-9217. We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield and the surrounding area. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Presented by Galeria West Art Gallery & SunRex Entertainment in association with TEATRO Si.