Amy Kahn Russell Jewelry Trunk Show in Frenchtown New Jersey

Press Release:
November 11, 2005
Alchemy Creative Clothing and Art Gallery
17 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, NJ
Jewelry Trunk Show and Holiday Reception on November 19, 2005

Alchemy in conjunction with Louisa Melrose Gallery presents a trunk show of the jewelry designer Amy Kahn Russell’s latest designs.

One-of-a-kind pieces incorporating pearls, fossils and carved and faceted semi precious stones will be shown at Alchemy located at 17 Bridge Street, Frenchtown NJ from November 12th to November 30th. The bold impressive collection consists of pins doubling as pendants, necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

A holiday reception will be held on November 19th from 5 to 8pm.

Amy Kahn Russell is a fine arts graduate of Tulane, the artist’s personal studies and experience often influence her designs, reflecting on visions from museums or images seen during her extensive travels. The true beauty of the Amy Kahn Russell collection is in the uniqueness and quality of each item. Amy is the forerunner of a naturalistic trend in jewelry. The distinct, unusual elements that comprise every piece make each a timeless work of art, highly prized and desired by many. The sterling collection utilizes minerals, pearls, artifacts, and fossils found worldwide. Many of the rocks and minerals she uses are not only mined just for her, but also cut for her specific design requirements.

Amy has a BFA from Tulane University, and has done postgraduate work at Exeter College of Arts in England, LSU, and the University of Houston. She co-founded a wholesale manufacturing company, Fiddles111; and managed the Fine Jewelry department for Sakowitz and a jewelry outlet in Hong Kong. She resides in Connecticut with her husband Scott and two sons, Joshua and Nicholas.

Alchemy specializes in original hand-crafted apparel of exquisite casual elegance, fine jewelry, unique accessories, attire for weddings, dresses for special occasions, scarves, bags, silks, velvets and gifts, all by artists.

For more information please call Alchemy at 908 996 9000 or Louisa Melrose Gallery at 908 719 1301.

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Come experience the joy of West African Drumming with Mark Wood in Hunterdon County New Jersey on the Delaware River on Sunday, November 13, 2005. The event is sponsored by Yoga Loka. There will be a drumming workshop and drum circle. The workshop runs from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and the drum circle from 6:30 : – 8:00 pm.

The drum workshop is geared toward those who have little or no experience, Mark will cover the basics of playing a Djembe (pronounced “gem bay”). He will teach the three sounds (base, tone, slap), the proper way to hold the drum, as well as the history of the instrument. He will also teach a basic rhythm.

The drum circle you can bring your own percussion instrument and grove into the sounds of the circle. No experience needed, just come and have fun! A few Drums will be available. For information please call 973-983-7228 to reserve a drum or bring your own!

Mark Wood is a musician who plays all kinds of music from Southern Rock to Punk to Do-Wop. He went on to study with Glen Webber at the New Jersey School of Percussion and played in an original latin-retro band in New York City and then got involved with a Santana tribute band. During this period he started to study djembe and has studied African drumming for the last six years with a variety of different teachers along with master drummers in New York City. For more information on Mark Wood please visit www.woodndrums.com

Cost: $15.00 for Workshop
$10.00 for drum circle
$20.00 for both
Please register by 11/9/05
For further info please contact YOGA LOKA
34 Bridge Street Frenchtown NJ
email bonnie@yoga-loka.com or call 908-268-7430

Frenchtown is located in Western Hunterdon County New Jersey on the Delaware River just 2 minutes from Bucks County Pennsylvania. We are 30 minutes north of New Hope and Lambertville. For directions to Frenchtown see Frenchtowner.com’s How to Get Here Page

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George Michael Development Plans

A public hearing will be held by the Frenchtown Planning Board this coming Wednesday night, November 9, 2005 at 7:30 PM to hear the latest proposal from George Michael for the empty lot between The Frenchtown Inn and Alchemy Clothing.

George Michael and Georgetown Builders have scaled back their original proposal and will present the artists concept drawings at this meeting. The photo below shows what the new building that will face Bridge Street will look like.

George Michael Development: River Mills at Frenchtown

The photo below shows Bridge Street as it appeared in the 1960′s. This scene is taken from a vintage postcard and shows the site of the proposed development.

Frenchtown NJ in the 1960′s

The photo below shows a closeup of the original Victorian building that existed on this property. George Michael has taken care to make sure that the new development fits in with the townscape, and from the concept sketches it seems that he has succeeded in doing so.

Frenchtown New Jersey Development Site as it was in the 1960′s Closeup Shot

The photo below shows the development site as it now appears. Be sure and read our editorial about this development: B-I-G Comes Home. and other related articles: Frenchtowner.com: Not Just For Real Estate Developers Anymore, and Real Estate and Real Gentrification.

Frenchtown New Jersey Development Site

Disclaimers: George Michael and Georgetown Builders are members of the Frenchtown Business and Professional Association of which I am a member. This has not shaped or influenced my opinion in any manner as is proven by my original editorials that were published long before he or his company was a member of our association.

Frenchtowner.com and the Frenchtown NJ Blog encourage everyone with opposing views of this major development to post their views here and on the Frenchtown NJ Community Forum on Yahoo, and to show up next Wednesday night to voice their opinions pro or con.

The plans for this project are available for public viewing at the Frenchtown New Jersey Borough Hall on Second Street.

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Thursday, October 27, 2005

Filming began this morning in our little town this morning. The film is being produced by a group of young film students from New York University.

Scene in front of Schaible’s Barber Shop.

The crew is currently filming across Race Street fighting traffic and curious onlookers.

Actor stands in front of the empty storefront that was transformed into “Frenchtown Tots” for the movie.

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Ned’s Furnishings: New Mid Century Modern Store in New Jersey

On October 8, 2005, New Jersey got it’s newest Mid Century Design Store with the Grand Opening of Ned’s Furnishings on Race Street in Frenchtown New Jersey. The new store is owned by John and Jahlay Rae. John is a woodworker and Jahlay is an interior designer. The store features modern tables, chairs, dining room sets, and Eames era design. Some of the pieces in the shop are one of a kind items made by the owners.

Ned’s Furnishings Mid Century Modern and Moderne, Eames Era Design

Frenchtown is proud to welcome Ned’s as the store adds to the diversity and unique style of our Funky Little New Jersey Town.

The store is located at 20 Race Street and their phone # is 917-225-4845.

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Photo from 2004 Wine Tasting

Frenchtown NJ celebrates the best of two worlds on Columbus Day Weekend. The worlds of fine wine and fine arts are featured in this small river town October 6th through Ocotober 9th, during the second annual Frenchtown Wine and Arts Weekend. The event is organized by The Frenchtown Business and Professional Association (*FBPA).

The Festivities begin with two preliminary events on Thursday and Friday and move into full swing on Saturday and Sunday with a full weekend of scheduled events.

Frenchtown Wine and Arts Weekend Schedule:

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This event is sponsored by the Frenchtown Business and Professional Association and the Skylands Tourism Council. Visit their website by clicking here or on the logo below.

Funding for this project was provided in part through the Cooperative Marketing Sponsorship Program of the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission, Office of Travel and Tourism. Visit their website by clicking here or on the logo below.

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