Golden Age of Bicycle Racing In New Jersey 4/27

The Golden Age of Bicycle Racing In New Jersey
by Michael C. Gabriele

Book-launch Reception

Cycling in New Jersey began in the 1880s, when colleges and communities formed some of the nation’s first cycling clubs, and the popularity of the sport quickly spread, with races held in Plainfield, Trenton and Asbury Park.

The region was also home to cycling’s golden era of velodromes, built in Newark and Nutley, and some of the world’s most famous cyclists competed here, including Frank Kramer, Willie Honeman, Arthur A, Zimmerman and Alf Goullet. This heritage is still alive today, with the colorful annual Tour of Somerville.

Historian and journalist Michael C. Gabriele traces 130 years of cycling history in the Garden State, illuminating the people and events that shaped the sport.

Wednesday, April 27 - 7:30

Nutley Historical Society
65 Church Street
Nutley NJ 07110
973-667-1528

Copies will be available for purchase and autographs.
Retail price: $19.99 ISBN: 978.1.59629.427.1 Length: 128 Pages
Published by The History Press, Charleston, SC
http://www.historypress.net/

Jazz at the Nutley Museum - Saturday

Jazz at the Nutley Museum' to feature singer/songwriter Melanie Mitrano
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Nutley Sun

The next "Jazz at the Nutley Museum" concert, to feature singer/songwriter Melanie Mitrano, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.

Mitrano, a lifelong Nutley resident, is an active performer and educator who maintains a local voice studio. Her latest album, "All Things Gold," was recently released on the Big Round Records label. It features original vocal jazz compositions, presented by some of the top jazz musicians in the New York area.

The museum will be open for perusal from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in advance of the music set, scheduled to run from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mitrano's trio includes guitarist Dave Rimelis and bassist Andy Eulau. They will present her original songs, as well as Brazilian jazz, sung in Portuguese.

The Nutley Museum is located at 65 Church St., Nutley. There will be a $15 charge at the door. Complimentary coffee and dessert will be served during the performance.

For more information about Mitrano or the Nutley Museum, visit the Web sites http://www.melaniemitrano.com/ or http://nutleyhistoricalsociety.org/ .

Calendar Notes

Nutley Historical Society

Quarterly Meeting

Thursday March 19, 7 P.M.

Election of officers

Speaker: John Demmer on The Essex Film Club



May 2, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

An Evening with Michael Gabriele Jazz Quartet



May 21, 7 p.m.

Speaker William Falduti, WWII Veteran

The invasions of Normandy, France and Holland



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Autumn Leaves: Jazz at the Museum, Saturday

The Nutley Historical Society will host

“Autumn Leaves: Jazz at the Museum”
an evening of music featuring the Mike Gabriele Jazz Quartet

on Saturday, Nov. 22
at the Nutley Museum
65 Church St.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

A “free-will” donation of $5 per person is suggested. The evening will include complementary beverages and snacks and the audience will be cordially invited to tour the museum during intermission.

The quartet is composed of New Milford resident Peter Greco on piano and vocals, Corinn Somers of Montclair on vocals, and Clifton residents Michael Lupersbeck on drums and Michael Gabriele on saxophone. Gabriele is a 1971 graduate of Nutley High School and a former editor (1983-85) of The Nutley Sun.

Musical selections will feature jazz standards, ballads and swing tunes including “Autumn Leaves,” “Just the Way You Look Tonight,” “My Funny Valentine” “Unforgettable,” “Moondance,” and “On the Street Where You Live.”

This will be the second musical program held at the Nutley Museum this year. Last May the Nutley Historical Society hosted singer/songwriter Kerry Anderson.

Founded March 5, 1945, the Nutley Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serve the educational, cultural and historical needs of the community. Events such as live-music programs, the recent Ice Cream Night and Fall Festival are designed to support those efforts as well as help introduce residents to the organization and the museum. The Museum Hall is available for Rentals.

Contact the Nutley Historical Society at (973) 667-1528 or visit the group’s Web site www.nutleyhistoricalsociety.org for more information.

Nutley Museum Tour & Ice Cream Treats

Take a short tour of the Nutley Museum on Wednesday evening, June 18th, between 7-9 PM and you'll receive free ice cream (Cones, cups, toppings, whipped cream etc.)

Bring your kids, wives, husbands, relatives etc.

Town Historian John Demmer and Town History Specialist Ed Stecewicz will be on hand to answer any questions.

Nutley Museum
65 Church St. (1 block west of Nutley High School)
Nutley

Nutley Historical Society

NUTLEY VELODROME 75th ANNIVERSARY

June 4, 2008, 7:30 PM
NUTLEY VELODROME 75th ANNIVERSARY
Nutley Museum Meeting Room
65 Church Street

June 4th marks, the actual 75th anniversary of opening day of the Nutley Velodrome.

Michael C. Gabriele will be give a presentation on the history of the Velodrome with new information to share.

Sponsored by the Nutley Historical Society
Free admission; light refreshments.

The History of the Nutley Velodrome By Michael Gabriele
Will be available for purchase

Nutley Velodrome

Nutley Museum Open Pre-Parade On Monday

May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day
Nutley Museum Open Pre-Parade

The Nutley Museum will be open on Monday, Memorial Day, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Town Historian John Demmer will be present to answer questions and conduct tours.

Visitors to Nutley for the annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies can stop in for a visit before the parade steps off at 11 a.m.

The Nutley Historical Society operates the museum which is located at 65 Church Street, a short walk from Nutley High School, near the reviewing stand.

There is no charge to visit the museum.

Kerry Anderson In Nutley on Saturday

An Evening with Folk/Pop Singer Kerry Anderson


Folk/pop singer Kerry Anderson will perform at the Nutley Museum at 7:30 on Saturday, May 3.

In 2002, Kerry was selected to sing at the Olympic Village in Salt Lake City, Utah, during the Winter Olympics.

Sponsored by the Nutley Historical Society.

Free admission; light refreshments.

Nutley Museum Meeting Room
65 Church Street
RSVP 973-667-1528