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CONTENTS LEVOY ANNIVERSARY Continued from cover
opened its doors for the first time in over Short, Art Garfunkel, John Oates, Sinbad,
FACES IN THE NEWS ......................... 3 three decades. Since that day, more than Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale), Brett
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P Page 8: 950 public events have been presented; Michaels, Judy Collins, Blue Oyster
COMMUNITY UPDATE......................... 4 Insect Decline dozens of private events, recitals and Cult, the World Famous Glenn Miller
Insect Decline
THE GREAT OUTDOORS ...................... 8 weddings have been memorialized, and Orchestra, and Broadway and opera
COMMENTARY ................................. 11 more than 1,656 days of rehearsal, sum- superstar Alfie Boe. Dozens of tribute
mer camp, classes and activities have artists, comedians and films have also
HISTORY .......................................... 14
occurred at the venue. been a mainstay in programming.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR .................. 16 More than 300 individual volunteers Over 19,000 children were delighted
FUN AND GAMES ............................. 17 have donated more than 40,440 hours of by more than 60 school day programs
their time to assist the 10 employees who offered free or at reduced cost to stu-
IN OUR SCHOOLS ............................. 18 keep the Levoy humming all year long. dents in our immediate community. In an
BUSINESS DIRECTORY ..................... 19 Operations for this amazing feat have ever-evolving repository of education ini-
been fully funded by revenue from ticket tiatives, the Levoy recently held its first
sales, private rentals, individual dona- Arts and Education Center Open House.
tions, corporate sponsors and foundation Renee Brecht-Mangiafico, director
and state grants. of education, sees much promise for the
“Over the last 10 years, the Levoy has newly opened center and envisions this
become a cornerstone for performing space “as a performing arts incubator for
Pick up your copy of SNJ Today at arts in our community,” said Amanda students of all ages.”
various locations including: DeAngelis, executive director. “We’ve Over the past 10 years, the Levoy
• ShopRite, 1255 Landis Ave., been intentional about creating a com- Theatre has partnered with many incred-
STAFF Vineland munity resource that brings accessible ible organizations including New Jersey
• ShopRite, 3600 E. Landis Ave., performing arts to Millville and exceeds Ballet (nine years), Ocean City Pops
Vineland expectations in the areas of entertain- (two years), PRAC (Puerto Rican Action
DEBORAH BOERNER EIN, Editor • ShopRite, 2102 N. 2nd St., ment, education and economic impact in Committee) of Southern New Jersey
CLARISSA TONEY, Production Manager Millville our community.” (four years), the Jewish Federation’s
MICKEY BRANDT, Contributor Emeritus • Main Street Market, 140 S. The Levoy has played host to such International Film Festival (five years)
KEN PUSTIZZI, SR., CEO Main St., Millville iconic artists as Tracy Morgan, Martin and Cumberland Players, who presented
KEN PUSTIZZI, JR., President • ShopRite, 1000 N. Pearl St.,
GIANFRANCO CASALINUOVO, COO Bridgeton
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Fall Classes at Levoy Theatre Arts & Education Center
Nearly a hundred people attended the first Open House at the Arts and Education
Center at the Levoy Theatre recenlty. The center introduced its new fall schedule,
Cider Donuts with classes for ages four through adult.
Cider Donuts
Located at 16 E Pine Street, Millville, the Levoy will be offering theater educa-
Taste of Fall!
Tas te of Fall! tion with programming in singing, acting, dancing, improv, stage combat, and private
piano lessons, all taught by area professionals. Many of the eight week fall classes will
culminate in a showcase for family and friends. Classes integrate music and move-
759 Garden Rd. • Pittsgrove ment and technique in positive and fun settings that build confidence.
• Pittsgrove
759 Garden Rd
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Classes begin the week of September 26 and run through November 19. Sibling dis-
856-641-7400
8 56-64 1-7 400 counts and multiple class discounts are available. To learn more about the classes and
www.weaversfarmmarket.com
www . weavers farmmarket . com to register, visit levoy.net/education/classes/fall-2022-classes/
