Access to Art, Inc.
4l7 E. Pacific Ave.
Cape May Court House, N.J. 08210

Press Release/for immediate release
From: Barbara J. Beitel
Telephone: (609) 465-3963

Access to Art presents a Gourmet Dinner at the Union Park Dining Room on 727 Beach Drive, Cape May on May 18th at 7 p.m.
Honoring the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company

Cape May. On May 18th, at 7 p.m., Union Park Dining Room, 727 Beach Ave., Cape May in the Hotel Macomber will open its doors to welcome the general public, Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company for a black tie optional gala dinner. The restaurant was chosen “Best American restaurant” by critics choice from NJ Monthly Magazine in August 2005 and “Best romantic dinner” by Artful Diner-NJ.com February 2006. Now is your chance to enjoy their fine food, and meet Carolyn Dorfman, well known New Jersey choreographer and her dancers. There will be wine and cheese for a half hour, and then the dinner follows at 7:30. Admission is $65. with $25. of that being tax deductible since it is a donation to the organization. Invitations are available by calling Access to Art, Inc. at (609) 465-3963.

It is the third dinner at the restaurant hosted by Access to Art, Inc., who feted N.Y. dancer Robert Battle and his dancers there two years ago, and last year Sam Maitin’s family and friends, for their Maitin Art, Conversation and music weekend. The lovely restaurant with mahogany furnishings, fine art, antique fixtures, exquisite cuisine and superb service has a great local and New Jersey reputation. “Union Park does such a wonderful job with the food. Chef John Schatz worked for many Philadelphia and Cape May area fine restaurants including the renowned Restaurant Maureen. He is also a member of the prestigious James Beard Foundation. The ambience is very lovely as well, and the dinner is an opportunity for people to gather, break bread, and get to know each other, which is something that Sam Maitin wanted to be part of every event.” said Barbara Beitel, Access to Art, Inc. Director. We are honoring him at the dance this year with two films, one a documentary by Craig Rinkerman, and the other a dance short by Susannah Newman, both celebrating Maitin’s art and life. He wanted people to get to know the artists, to befriend them, and to understand what it was they were doing. He always said: “Artists put on their pants, one leg at a time. They have families, friends, lives. He wanted to share that.” Beitel said. Jennie McCaney, Secretary of Access to Art, is chairing the event. Her phone number for an invitation is (609) 884-l9l4.

“People may wear cocktail clothes, or if they wish, black tie.” Beitel said.

You may call Jennie at 884-1914 to reserve your tickets. Tickets may be made out to Access to Art, Inc.

The menu for May 5th includes a Cheese Assortment, a first course of Field Greens with chevre cheese, toasted cashews, and wild berry vinaigrette. The entrees include a Filet Mignon with grilled porcini mushrooms, whipped potato with truffle oil, in red zinfandel glace; shrimp and scallops served with spinach manicotti, sautéed spinach, saffron alfredo; and, finally, chicken breast, seared, mascarpone and pancetta risotto, with herb oil. The third course is a seasonal tart with fresh seasonal berries over a rich vanilla custard in a crusty Phyllo square finished with whipped cream.

The following day at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m., we will be treated to the documentary by local Cape May film maker, Craig Rinkerman, with assistance from Will Kahane. At 8 p.m., Susannah Newman’s dance short will be shown, followed by an evening of dance with the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company. CDDC will present Dorfman’s new work honoring Sam Maitin, ‘He Walks on the Wings of the Wind” with live music by the Mondrian Ensemble members. Carolyn Dorfman, winner of four NJSCA Choreography awards, was the winner of the Prudential award for non profit management. She attended NYU for her MFA in dance and has been directing her company for over 20 years. She will present 4 dancers including the Klezmer Piece, Cat’s Cradle, Pastorale Pause, and He Walks on the Wings of the Wind. A party will follow for sponsors at the PAC with the dancers.

Tickets for the film and dance event are $25. and $30 and my be purchased at the Middle Township PAC from 8:30 to l:30 p.m. daily, or may be purchased on line at the Middle Township PAC. Call 465-3963 to reserve your tickets to the dance event with Carolyn Dorfman and the films. There will also be master classes on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
Call 465-3963 to reserve your spot.

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