Montclair Magazine May 2016 | Page 62

SOCIAL SCENE MESHING WITH MOTOWN Supporters of the Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless boogied to benefit the local non-profit at this late fall fundraiser. The event, which featured Valerie Adams and the Dimension Band performing danceable Motown hits, was held at the Montclair Art Museum, and included food from Morso Catering, beer and wine, a silent auction and raffle. Mayor Robert Jackson and Cary Chevat Dr. Allyson Straker-Banks, Vivian Frazier, CEO of the Urban League of Essex County, and Alyson Frazier 1 2 Alma Schneider and Brian Saltzman Lois Whipple and Kelly McDonald 3 4 5 VAN VLECK HOUSE & GARDENS’ RIPPLE & FLOW EXHIBIT OPENING A cocktail party kicked off the opening of “Ripple & Flow,” a new photo installation by artist Pauline Chernichaw, at the Van Vleck House & Gardens in February. Guests enjoyed cocktails, music and entertainment while viewing the artist’s works. Artist Pauline Chernichaw and Michael Chernichaw 60 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE MAY 2016 Sharon and Rich Freedman, Marian and Martin Golan PHOTOS COURTESY OF TONY TURNER 4 5 Donald Ames and Fonzell Anderson COURTESY OF MARKAM KEITH ADAMS 1 2 3