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What would you like to do this weekend? Go for a bike ride? Enjoy ripe summer strawberries? How about a little nighttime music? Or, maybe you're interested in a little pre-Fourth of July patriotism. The area's got it all. Strawberry Festival/Tricky Tray When/Where: 7 p.m. Thursday, St Patrick Church, 41 Oliver St, Chatham Why go: Win home-made baskets, taste delicious strawberry desserts and enjoy the good company at this summer festival. Cost: Free (reservations requested--RSVP at 973 635 0625.) Jazz Under the Stars When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Cafe Beethoven, 262 Main St, Chatham Why go: Listen to great music by the Steve Girardi Trio and support Chatham's downtown revitalization efforts. Cost: $5 Saturday Morning Road Ride from Marty…

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Art Lovers Gather, Enjoy Evening at Fall Reception

Local artists showcase their work at Art League of the Chathams function.

Notes from a classical quartet filled the halls of the Chatham Township Municipal Building just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, as art lovers had already begun to gather, snack and mingle at the Art League of the Chathams fall opening reception. Gail Logan, president of the Art League, stood proudly in the hall as guests arrived, admiring the walls lined with artwork in every medium from acrylics to photography. For Logan, the groups of attendees that came through the municipal building’s front doors proved that the night was achieving exactly what it set out to do.  “Our objective is to promote art and artists in the community,” said Logan, “You don’t always realize the talent in your own community, that this artist could be your neighbor.”  …

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The Chatham Weekend Guide

Art Abounds in Chatham

Two noteworthy art shows on Friday and Saturday.

Ann Frommer’s solo photography show and the Art League of the Chatham’s Fall Member Show kicks off with a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. this Friday in the Chatham Township Municipal Building’s Lundt-Glover Gallery. Both exhibits will remain there for viewing until Dec. 6. Frommer’s exhibit, “European Scenes,” is a collection of photographs taken from her years of extensive travel throughout Hungary and Central Europe. “It is not a travelogue, as such,” Frommer said. “I like to think that people are able to plant themselves in the picture along with what I see through the camera’s lens.” Musical Director of the Baroque Orchestra of NJ Robert Butts will perform the recorder along with a trio of other instrumentalists throughout the …

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