Lambertville Lights Up With Cinema This Summer During Artist Visions Film Fest!

ACME Screening Room, Friends of Lambertville Library’s weekly cinema space, will take its independent film program outdoors this summer, to present ARTIST VISIONS FILM FESTIVAL, a free film and live music series at locations throughout town.

The festival will feature a video installation of short films projected on the side of the Wells Fargo Bank in the center of town, feature films projected in Cavallo Park and live music concerts in the Lambertville Station parking lot, before the fireworks over the Delaware River. The Wells Fargo Bank video installation will take place on the first Friday and second Saturday at sundown; concerts on the first Friday at 8:30 pm; and feature films on the second Saturday at sundown, June-August 2011. A roster of Bucks and Hunterdon County student films will also be presented in partnership with Princeton Student Film and Video Festival, at ACME Screening Room, indoors, July 22 and 23, 2011.

‘By placing these events outdoors throughout the summer we hope to increase community and visitors’ exposure to our rich Hunterdon-Bucks County arts scene and bring the Friends’ programs out into to the community,’ says Sara Scully, Program Producer.

ARTIST VISIONS FILM FESTIVAL, now in its second season, was named for its focus on celebrating the creative visions revealed in the work of area filmmakers and musicians as well as feature films by art-filmmakers from afar. The Friends selected all films and bands for their artistic excellence, diversity and critical acclaim. Feature films were also selected for their relevance to the children’s summer reading theme, World Culture/Travel, chosen by the Collaborative Summer Library Program.

FEATURE FILMS: A highlight of this year’s festival and a major contribution to the Festival’s artistic value is the slate of Second Saturday feature films, all selections from the critically acclaimed, New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF). The NYICFF, according to its website, ‘was founded in 1997 to promote intelligent, passionate, provocative cinematic works for ages 3-18 and to help define a more compelling film for kids.’ The all-ages films selected: AZUR & ASMAR, THE SECRET LIFE OF KELLS, and MIA AND THE MIGOO, are all animated works celebrated for their artistry, imagination and diversity of characters and storylines.

LIVE MUSIC: The Festival’s live music program boasts a roster of bands with diverse musical styles, but each possessing a sound big enough to compel the throngs of patrons waiting for Friday night fireworks on the river. The series will begin on the first Friday in June with the six-piece Latin-European inspired indy-rock ensemble, Jac, a Bucks County-based band so compelling and unique in its stylish sound, that it caught the attention of the New York Times Style section in Fall 2010. Jac will be followed in July by the local folk-rock band that drew hundreds when they performed at last summer’s Festival, Chris Harford and the Band of Changes. Then, Orquesta Rumba Con Son, a Somerset-based Latin-Salsa big band, will perform in August.

VIDEO INSTALLATION: The Wells Fargo Bank video installation will feature short films about or inspired by Hunterdon-Bucks County, along with live music performances taped at Arts Council of Princeton’s Cafe Improv, by producer, Tom Florek. Friends of Lambertville Library were awarded a $200 grant to fund a cash prize for the top three short-filmmakers out of all short-filmmakers featured in the Artist Visions Film Festival 2011 video installation. First Prize will be $100; Second and Third Prizes will be $50 each. And a bonus for all three winners will be that each winning short will be screened at the ACME Screening Room as a preview before all films in September 2011. Prize funding was made possible in part by the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders, through funds administered by the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission. To raise the total budget needed to provide the Festival free to the community, the Friends will be soliciting community partners to purchase advertising sponsorships at the Festival. For more information or to purchase an ad, please email lambertvillefol@gmail.com. In partnership with City Market, the Friends will also be selling, as an event fundraiser, pre-ordered picnic dinners that can be picked up and enjoyed at the outdoor events, all summer. Picnics can be ordered online at www.AcmeScreeningRoom.TicketLeap.com or in person at City Market, 74 North Main Street, Lambertville, NJ, May 15-August 20, 2011.

AZUR & ASMAR is the story of two boys raised as brothers: Azur, a blonde, blue-eyed son of a noblewoman and Asmar, the dark skinned and dark-eyed child of the nurse. As kids, they fought and loved each other as brothers do. As grown ups, they mercilessly become rivals in the quest years later, when Azur is being haunted by memories of the legendary Djinn-fairy, and takes it upon himself to journey all the way to Asmar’s homeland to seek it out. Asmar also longs to find the Djinn-fairy, and only one of the two youths can be successful in their competitive quest. Animation, Michel Ocelot, France, 2006/2008, 99 minutes Dubbed in English.

THE SECRET LIFE OF KELLS is the highly anticipated new animated masterpiece from the producers of Kirikou and the Sorceress and Triplets of Belleville! Magic, fantasy and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan’s determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil? Animation, Tomm Moore, Ireland/France/Belgium, 2009.

MIA AND THE MIGOO is work of art, breathtaking to behold, created from an astonishing 500,000 hand-painted frames of animation. The film is the gorgeous second feature from French animator Jacques-Remy Girerd. One night Mia has a premonition. So after saying a few words of parting at her mother’s grave, she sets out on a journey across mountains and jungles to search for her father, who has been trapped in a landslide at a disaster-plagued construction site on a remote tropical lake. In the middle of the lake stands the ancient Tree of Life, watched over by innocent, bumbling forest spirits called the Migoo, who grow and change shape as they please, morphing from small childlike beings to petulant giants. It is the Migoo who have been disrupting the construction to protect this sacred site ‘ and now together with Mia – they join in a fight to find Mia’s father and save the Tree. Animation, Jacques-Remy Girerd, France/Italy, 92 minutes, Rated PG

Student filmmakers can submit to the Student Film Fest for free using the application available for download at http://www.princeton.lib.nj.us/teens/media/index.html. More information about last year’s festival can be found on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ARTIST-VISIONS-FILM-FESTIVAL/388099226689 and on our website http://www.acmescreeningroom.org.

The Artist Visions Film Festival is a project of Friends of Lambertville Library, a tax-exempt non-profit organization. Friends of Lambertville Library extend special thanks to The City of Lambertville, The Lambertville Recreation Commission, Wells Fargo Bank and The Inn at Lambertville Station for generously providing the space to present this festival. Funding for the Festival has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through funds administered by the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

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There are many pick-your-own local farm stands in Hunterdon County that are all ready to greet you with the best fall has to offer — pick-your-own apples, pumpkin picking, pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, indian corn, gourds, fall vegetables and so much more! Take a look at the list and plan your visit today!

Box J Farm
523 Bellwood Park Road, Asbury (Bethlehem Twp.)
(908) 479-2268 or (908) 419-7149

Open: Weekends in May & June, June 25 – September 5, dawn – dusk

Roadside Market: All produce certified organic heirloom and hybrid varieties, eggplant, zucchini, bush beans, sugar snap peas, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, sweet basil, cilantro

Pick Your Own: Red raspberries, blueberries

Also Available: Free range and 100% organic brown and white eggs
Please call ahead for u-pick

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Burjan’s Pumpkin Festival
524 Old York Rd
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 782-7654

Open: Weekends only starting the last weekend in September and through October. We are also open on Columbus day. We open at 10:00 AM and hayrides begin between 11:00 AM and 12 PM. The last hayride goes out around 5:30 pm.

Available: pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting.

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Chia-Sin Farms
215 Quakertown Rd., Quakertown
(908) 730-7123

Open: June – October, Daily, 8 am – 6 pm

Roadside Market: Vegetables

Pick Your Own: Chinese vegetables; tomatoes; peppers; hot peppers; squash; eggplant

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Ercolano’s Nursery and Farm Market
1521 Rt 22 E
Annandale, NJ 08801
908 735 2575

Jersey Fresh Produce

Full line of highest quality nursery stock. Seasonal products: Spring Flowers, Annuals, Pumpkins, Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, etc.

Open: April – December, Daily 8am to 6pm

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Grochowicz Farm Market
2401 Rt. 31 South, Glen Gardner
(908) 537-4332
www.grochowiczfarms.com

Open: April – December

Roadside Market: Tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, sweetcorn, pumpkins, gourds

Pick Your Own: Pumpkins

Also Available: Hand-dipped ice cream, baked goods, Indian corn, straw, fall decorations, fall haunted hay rides, school & group tours

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Hillsboro Farm
219 Hillsborough Road
Hillsborough NJ
908-500-0803

Open: July-September, daily from 10-6; October, weekends only 10-6

Roadside Market: All produce is Jersey Fresh and will vary by season: sweet corn, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, zucchini, apples, pumpkins, squash, indian corn, gourds and more

Pick Your Own: pumpkins, squash and gourds via hayride to the picking field

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Melick’s Orchards
472 Rt. 513, Califon
(908) 832-2905
www.melickstownfarm.com

Open: July – Oct., Daily, 9 am – 6 pm

Roadside Market: Apples, peaches, nectarines, melons, pears, plums, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, zucchini, flowers

Pick Your Own: Apples, peaches, pumpkins

Also Available: Hay, honey, cider, cider donuts, jams/jellies, Indian corn, corn stalks, gourds, Halloween decorations, weekend hayrides mid-Sept. – Oct.

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Melick’s Town Farm (at the Cider Mill)
19 King St., Oldwick
(908) 439-3888
www.melickstownfarm.com

Farm market: daily 9 am – 6 pm, April – December

PYO: September – mid-November, call or visit web site for harvest dates & hours

Roadside Market: Apples, blueberries, cherries, melons, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, strawberries, winter squash, asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, snap beans, yellow squash, tomatoes, zucchini

Pick Your Own: Strawberries, apples, pumpkins, flowers

Also Available: Cider, cider donuts, cider dogs, Indian corn, jams, jellies, Halloween decorations, hay, gourds, flowers, corn stalks, herbs, Christmas trees, wreaths, weekend hayrides mid-September – October; School tours available; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted

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North Slope Farm
386 Rock Rd. East , Lambertville
(609) 466-8330

Open: May – October, Wednesday 10 am – 6 pm

Roadside Market: Fresh vegetables

Pick Your Own: Flowers, cherry tomatoes

Also Available: Flowers

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Peaceful Valley Orchards
150 Pittstown Rd.,
Pittstown, NJ 08867
Phone: (908)730-7748 or (908)713-1705
www.peacefulvalleyorchards.com

Open: April – December, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 6:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 9 am – 5:30 pm

Roadside Market: Apples: all varieties, peaches, cherries, apricot, tomatoes (heirlooms included), peppers, zucchini, eggplant, winter squash, pumpkins, apple cider, baked goods.

Pick Your Own: Strawberries, apples, pumpkins, cut flowers

Also Available: Farm Camp (ages 7 – 10), Fall Craft Show, Fall Festival

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Phillips Farms
290 Church Rd., Milford
(908) 995-0022
www.phillipsfarms.com

Open: June thru October, Daily

Roadside Market: Strawberries; asparagus; tomatoes; sweet corn; peaches; melons; apples; pumpkins

Pick Your Own: Red raspberries; strawberries; blueberries; apples; peaches; blackberries

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Schaefer Farms
1051 County Road 523, Flemington
(908) 788-2982
www.schaeferfarms.com

Open: April 1 – November 1, Daily, 9 am – 6 pm

Roadside Market: Pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, raspberries, thornless blackberries, zucchini, squash, Indian corn

Pick Your Own: Pumpkins, raspberries, thornless blackberries, flowers

Also Available: Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook, eggs, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted hayrides, honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours

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Sun Meadow Farm
certified organic farm
615 Old York Road
Neshanic Station, NJ (Readington Twp. near Three Bridges)
908-782-2114
sunmeadowfarm@patmedia.net

OPEN: Sat. & Sun. Oct. 6&7 and 13&14 10am-5pm for pick-your-own organic pumpkins and decorative gourds, free hayrides and free pumpkin painting. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Also available at other times for groups by arrangement.

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The Raspberry Field
452 County Road 579, Milford / Alexandria Twp.
(908) 479-6658

Open: Late June – July & September – October, Daily, sun-up to sun-down

Pick Your Own: Raspberries (red, black), black currants, gooseberries

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Valley Brook Farm Market
Rt. 22 East, Lebanon
(908) 236-2959

Open: Daily Mar. – Dec., 8 AM – 7 PM

Roadside Market: Jersey Fresh Produce

Pick Your Own: Pumpkins

Also Available: Full line of Nursery Stock, Flowers, Unique Garden Decor, Fall Hay Rides (public, groups, schools), Christmas Decorations inc. The Freshest Christmas Trees, Live Christmas Nativity

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Valley Crest Farm
14 Allerton Road, Lebanon
908-238-9696

Open: July – December, Sat. & Sun. 10am to 3pm

Roadside Market: Peaches; Apples; Berries

Pick Your Own: Peaches; Apples; Berries

Also Available: Christmas Trees; Wood Crafts; Preserves

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West Portal Pumpkin Patch
274 Asbury West Portal Road
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 479-1487

Open: Opening day September 26, 2009 Saturday and Sunday 10am till 5pm Thursday and Friday from 2pm till 5pm, Open Columbus Day October 12, 2009 from 10am till 5pm.

Available: pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info).

Second Saturday is a day of fun, food and the arts celebrated on the second Saturday of each month. The event, hosted by the Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce, is held in conjunction with New Hope, PA’s Second Saturdays. Lambertville, NJ. For more information visit www.lambertville.org.

If you have attended this event and have comments or photos you’d like to share, send them to us!

Stanton Learning Center Farmers Market (Stanton)
The Market runs every Thursday from 3:30-7:30 until September 24th, We are located at 1 Stanton Mountain Road, off of Rt. 629 in the parking lot of the Stanton Reformed Church.  We have 7 vendors supplying beef, chicken, seasonal produce (including organic), bread, cheese, excellent frozen pasta and crab cakes, bedding plants, mushrooms, all natural ice cream, pies, cakes, cookies and much more.  Our vendors include, Schaefer Farmes, Farview Farms, Millstone River Creamery, Highlands Gourmet, Green Gourmet, High Mountain Foods,and Beckage Farms. Stop by to support our local farmer’s and businesses.  Questions and interested vendors contact Andrea at 908-236-0917.  For diretions visit our website at www.stantonlearningcenter.com

Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market (Flemington – Dvoor Farm)
Farmers’ Market Open for the Season thru November 1st
Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm, buy local seasonal fruits and vegetables, cheese, meats, honey, flowers and more. Producers/Farmers interested in participating, please call Meg Metz: 908-625-8241 or call the Hunterdon Land Trust: 908-237-4582 or visit http://www.hlta.org/dvoor_market.php

Farmers’ Market (Flemington)
Sundays through the summer: Liberty Village Premium Outlets Market is held every Sunday, through November 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the market for fresh vegetables, delicious fruits, herbs, fresh baked pies and cakes. 1 Church Street, Flemington, NJ. Call 908-782-8550.

Farmers’ Market (Washington)
Fridays through August: Shoppers will find vegetables, baked goods, homemade sausage, herbs and fresh picked flowers. Route 57, Washington, NJ. Call 908-689-4800 or visit www.washingtonbid.org.

High Bridge Open Air Market
June­ – October: The annual High Bridge Open Air Market takes place every Saturday morning from June through October between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It combines crafters, antique dealers and farmers in the outdoor setting of the Borough Commons on Main Street in picturesque High Bridge, NJ. Visit www.highbridge.org.

The Hunterdon County Park System has a wide variety of trips, programs and activities for the whole family going on at any given time.

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There is much to do in the NJ Skylands.  Visit their website for the current event calendar.