“Arts Week is about celebrating the influence of art and culture on youth and adults alike,” said Sheri Cognetti, Senior Program Director of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. “It’s an opportunity to showcase artists’ work and to bring everyone together to experience and understand the pleasure and impact of the arts.” The community is invited to attend YMCA’s Arts Week and view the various displays.
All week long during the week of September 29th-October 6th, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains will host a variety of activities for the community including artwork displayed from the Y’s members. Guitarist John LaGrecca and Kevin Switek will play at Noon on Wednesday, October 2nd and Friday, October 4th in our Café. Throughout the week, art from students in the Airbrush and Digital Photography classes from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School will be on display. On Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 pm, members of the cast of Mulan will be performing at the Y.
On Friday, October 4th at 7:30 pm, Mr. Adam Biner will offer a FREE beginners tap class. Mr. Biner, who is working with the Y as part of a residency program with New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT), most recently has performed in NYC in Midnight Madness and Geek! The Musical. He has also done regional theater including performances in Carousel at the Paper Mill Playhouse, as well as Kiss Me Kate, Smokey Joe’s Café, 1776, and A Chorus Line. All are welcome to stay after the tap class and enjoy a free performance presented by the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Dance Company.
Find out what's happening in Scotch Plains-Fanwoodwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA works to help children, teens and adults discover their full potential by providing opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By participating in the arts programs at the Y, children and adults have the opportunity to improve their creative and tactical skills, and wellbeing because arts can be a stress-reliever for adults. They also socialize and build relationships, learn the art of group work, and share their enjoyment and passion with each other.
To learn more about YMCA’s Arts Week or the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA’s arts programs, contact Sheri Cognetti at (908) 889-8880 or email scognetti@fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org. For information on membership or programs, please visit the Y’s website at www.fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
