The Making of a Canterbury Art Show

The show, hosted by St. George's-by-the-River featured the work of many area artists

Call it a successful first for the arts in the area. The first annual Canterbury Art Show, at St. George’s-by-the-River church in Rumson, was deemed a success last weekend. The show, the inaugural event for the church’s Tapestry of the Arts series, featured 70 artists and more than 600 pieces of their work, including the photography of Fair Haven native Steve Scanlon. It “far exceeded our expectations in every way,” said Brenda Pilon, publicity coordinator for the event. “Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the show and receptions,” including people from outside Monmouth County. Proceeds from the show, for which reception fees of $40 and $50 and entrance fees of $10 were charged, were donated to St. George’s operating budget as well as outreach …

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Food, Fun and Fundraising at Canterbury Fair

The Canterbury Fair at St. George's-by-the-River on Saturday was a morning of old-fashioned community fun.

Despite an ominous forecast and cloudy skies, the weather stayed clear for the old-fashioned Canterbury Fair held at the St. George's-by-the-River Church Saturday morning, and hundreds of locals stopped by. "It's actually better when the weather is like this because people don't go to the beach, and they come here instead," said event organizer Megan Collard. "God is kind to the Canterbury Fair." The long-standing Rumson community tradition is a popular day of fun, barbecue and bargain hunting held on the grounds of the magnificent 104-year-old stone building. Attractions for youngsters included carnival activities like face painting and games of skill, a petting zoo and a bounce house. A silent auction was held for visitors to bid on gift…

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