Gito is expanding their shoe department. Giovanna has her customers that have been buying their spring and summer wardrobes (includes free alterations!). The Luggage Corner has a lot of customers that are traveling and need suitcases.  That Look has had a steady stream of customers each time I’ve stopped by. My Little Princess has added an adult line of clothing that has been doing well. That’s just a few.

Bennett Studios is booked solid for more than 2 months.  If you need a session today, you won’t be able to get in until late June, early July!  More and more musicians are coming to Bennett Studios from New York for their sessions. Congratulations Dae!  This is one of the treasures in our downtown.

As I hear more from the businesses I will pass the information on to you. For members, send me information to post about your business (sales, events, news)

PETFIT

Englewood Animal Hospital and the City of Englewood Health Department will host an educational program focusing on the correlation between pet and childhood obesity and prevention.

There will be a pet fitness exhibit sponsored by the Hills pet food company. This is an exhibit that is going around the country visiting 18 cities.  Free fitness assessments and body condition scores for your pets. So come on down and enjoy the fun!

The Art Gallery Guild of Englewood presents:

THE ENGLEWOOD SPRING GALLERY WALK.

Participants galleries:

Arielle’s Gallery, Ayesha Studio Jewelry, Borghi Fine Art, Gallery 270 at Bergen County Camera, Jewel Spiegel Gallery, Mark Gallery, and Midday Gallery

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Hours 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Seven Englewood art galleries are coordinating their openings in an exciting joint gallery walk on May 10^th, 2008. Each gallery will exhibit their leading artists and recent acquisitions. Meet the artists, enjoy wine, snacks and refreshments, and take advantage of generous one day only gallery and dining promotions at Englewood’s leading galleries and restaurants. A percentage of sales on May 10^th will support the Bergen Performing Art Center, an Englewood institution. Mayor Michael Wildes will guide a gallery tour at 2:00 pm. Further information will be available at the Englewood Chamber of Commerce website www.englewood-chamber.com

Arielle’s Gallery, 20 N. Dean Street, will be exhibiting works by Gholam Ynessi. Born in Persia, Gholam pursued a career as an artist under the tutelage of his uncle and obtained his basic studies at the Tehran College of Fine Art. His artistic education was furthered by travel to Europe and studied the works of the masters. His admiration for painting is expressed in his portraits of women which are vibrant with color that also captures a soft gentleness reflective of his mystical homeland.

Ayesha Studio Jewelry, 21 N. Dean Street, is a unique studio of fine contemporary jewelry. Owner/ designer Ayesha Mayadas will exhibit her limited edition jewelry that includes necklaces, earrings, rings including stackable rings, bangles and her unusual line of engagement and wedding rings. Ayesha will be available for personal consultation. You will also find jewelry and crafts designed by her contemporaries such as Antonio Bernardo, Pat Flynn, Petra Class, Victoria Moore, Bikakis and Johns, Boo Polin and others.

Borghi Fine Art, 2 E. Palisade Avenue, is pleased to announce the opening of The Movement of Abstract-Expressionism. The exhibition will include sculptures, works on paper and oils by Edmond Casarella and Michael (Corinne) West. Edmond Casarella (American 1920-1996), known as a sculptor and print maker, earned both a Fulbright Fellowship and Guggenheim Fellowship in the 1950’s. His sculptures and works on paper exemplify the dynamics of an abstract object. They are musical and spiritual in every form. Michael (Corinne) West (American 1908-1991), was a dynamic painter who studied under Hans Hofmann. At the advice of Achilles Gorky, she changed her name to Michael. Her mid century works were admired by Jackson Pollock and Peggy Guggenheim; her expressions in abstract art are clearly visible with her bold strokes and powerful balance of paint depicting the ever changing society of the 1950’s.

Gallery 270 at Bergen County Camera, 10 N. Dean Street, presents Baron Wolman: Rolling Stone Magazine’s first chief photographer. Working from his home studio in San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury, Wolman documented the 1967 “Summer of Love” and the music and musicians that made it famous. For three years his photographs were published regularly in Rolling Stone and became the magazines’ graphic centerpiece. The culture, music and the artists of the 60’s, as well as Baron’s photos of that era have stood the test of time and are collected all over the world. The warm and engaging photographer will be present and offering a free signed, limited edition photograph with any other photograph purchase. He will also bring his live presentation to Bergen PAC’s intimate Drapkin Theater at 7:30PM. Baron describes his presentation as “giving people a piece of my heart, my warmest memories, a reflection upon those years that were so dear, so productive, so rewarding, so memorable, so classic”. For fans of art, music and history as well as anyone who enjoys a speaker who exudes so much heart, be sure to be there.

Jewel Spiegel Gallery, 30 N. Dean Street, will feature still life & landscape paintings by artists Louise Hafesh and Adele Grodstein during Englewood’s Spring Gallery Walk, on Saturday May 10^th, 2008 from 10:00am to 7:00pm. Refreshments will be served. A jazz trio will perform between 6:00pm to 7:00pm. A percentage of all proceeds will be donated to Englewood’s Bergen PAC Theatre.

Mark Gallery, 11 Grand Ave, will be showing works by Peter Lajtai Langer. Peter was born in Hungary to a Jewish family during the post war. He was a writer for Hungarian underground theatre and a poet, but was forced to move Jerusalem in the early 1970’s. His art work is photo-based with symbols of his Jewish life incorporated into the photo. He uses objects as communication codes and alters them to represent postmodern emotions. His artistic past while in Hungary is clearly visible and very prominent.

Midday Gallery, 8 N. Dean Street is pleased to present Captive Women, Women Captured in Art. Carole Alter’s askew compositions, exaggerated forms, and unexpected colors transform familiar subjects into unique and emotionally charged images. Using multiple layers of oil pastels on paper, Alter achieves rich textures and colors, by scraping and revealing. Peter Barge’s imaginative, whimsical and often dreamlike etchings have a deceptive air of simplicity. His art brings to life a broad spectrum of human feelings as reflected in the women’s expressions. Helen Frank’s etchings are a mural of the history of woman kind. A combination of dynamic drawing and master-printer’s skills, results in a personal style that captures and engages the viewer to Frank’s artwork. Benjamin Levy’s lively and witty etchings and bronze sculptures, afford the viewer a fascinating glimpse into his enchanting and mysterious world. A colorful collection of characters from Levy’s family and imaginative figures, presented both in comic and serious situations.

Ed Ajaj is the manager in Englewood (they also have a store in Westwood).  They assist all photographers, novice or expert - offering the lastest and best in film, video or digital equipment. They handle printing or processing needs, scanning or video transfers. 

They have a  first in the series of Grand Opening special events, classes, gallery openings and lecture series. Please give Ed a call for more information.

July 24, 25, 26 from 10am - 6pm, rain or shine

Over 80 retailers and vendors. This one is the best.

Hosted by: Dave & Buster’s, Palisades Center, Nyack

Refreshments will be provided and a cash bar available. Please call the office for details and to sign up, 201-567-2381 or chamberevents@gmail.com

July 23rd at Jackals Stadium in Montclair there will be a baseball game and picnic. Details to follow.

V: 201.227.8770, F: 201.503.0450      www.greatercommunity.com

May 4 - Crop Walk for Hunger

May 10 - Gallery Walk

May 26 - Memorial Day Parade

May - Flat Rock Brook Nature Day (please call the Nature Center for more information at 201-567-1265

June 13 & 14 - Dwight Morrow High School Alumni Weekend

June 22 - African American Caribbean Day at Mackay Park

July 3 - Concert and Fireworks at Dwight Morrow High School

July 24, 25, 26 - Chamber of Commerce Famous Sidewalk Sale!

August - National Night Out

October - Englewood Hospital and Medical Center’s ‘Walk for Awareness’

Call Karen Rawl at 201.567.2381 or email: chamberevents@gmail.com 

Englewood Car Wash, 5 E. Sheffield Avenue, 201.567.3553.  Stop by to have your car washed and say hello to Jamie!

Kaeos Fitness LLC, 106 Grand Avenue, 201. 567.0429. Gene Dos Santos.  This is personalized training at its best. No hassle, just results.

Pumpkin and Bean, 55 North Dean Street, 201.503.9001. Mila Bader. The most beautiful children’s clothing in Englewood and haircuts for them as well! Can’t be beat!

Salon Rocks, 14 South Dean Street, 201.569.7625. The newest Salon in Englewood www.salonrocks.com. Visit their site for a list of all their services. 

Borghi Fine Art, 2 E. Palisade Avenue, Englewood, 201.567.0288.  Please stop by and visit with the owners of this wonderful gallery. 

Cartridge World Edgewater, 725 River Road, #9, Edgewater, 201.941.3436.  For all cartridge refills.

Anthony S. Cupo Agency, 50 Mount Prospect Avenue, Clifton, 973.778.7770. Insurance and real estate. www.cupo.com

Elmstock Teas, 260 Grand Avenue, Englewood, 201.569.8327.  www.elmstockteas.com  This new Englewood store is next door to Matisse Chocolatier.  Elmstock brings you a hand-picked selection of premium blac, green and herbal teas as well as their amazing fruit and green tea infusions of hibiscus, bilberry, orange, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, raspberry, cornflower, lemongrass, cherry and many more luscious flavors, exquisite gift baskets and tea accessories.  They also host children’s and adult tea parties at their showroom.

The Harmony Group, 10 Grand Avenue, Englewood, 201.227.0955  www.theharmonygroup.com  The Energy Balancing Pilates Studio has integrated the original Pilates method with many highly regarded movement methods and healing modalities to form a unique total wellness program.

LaViano Jewelers, 28 South Dean Street, Englewood, 201.569.4556  www.lavianojewelers.com  Visiting this fine jewlery store is made even easier with the Dean Street Parking Garage right behind the store.

Northern State Bank, 530 Piermont Road, Closter, 201.567.7780  www.northernstatebank.net

On Track Active Wear, One Engle Street, Englewood, 201.541.1600  www.ontrackactivewear.com  For the latest in clothing for the gym, running or whatever your activities are, go to On Track.  Professional fitting of footwear.

Raimond Graphics, Inc., 580 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, 201.568.3565 www.praphictone.com   www.myimagazine.com

Sav A Tree, PO Box 370, Wycoff, 201.891.5379  www.savatree.com  For tree and shrub pruning, diagnosis and treatments by expert arborists.

USExpress Moving Systems, Inc., 70 Grand Avenue, Englewood, 201.503.9500  www.usexpressmoving.com