Ridgewood February 20, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 Pizzarelli’s paintings, guitar performance converge John ‘Bucky’ Pizzarelli with one of his paintings. (Photo courtesy of Kate Fauste.) World-renowned jazz guitarist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli of Saddle River will be playing, surrounded by his own artwork, at an open reception with refreshments on Feb. 23. This special program will be held at the Ridgewood Art Institute, 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood, from 2 to 4 pm. Pizzarelli’s paintings reflect memories of his childhood and a diary of his travels as a musician. The subjects of his paintings include Historic Paterson at the time the silk mills were in full production, the Paterson Falls, the Paterson skyline, Switzerland, Italy, London, and Brazil. These pieces will remain on exhibit until March 8. Pizzarelli’s numerous worldwide music tours have included performances with practically every jazz legend, including Stephane Grapelli, Rosemary Clooney, Benny Carter, Michael Feinstein, and Charlie Byrd. He has made hundreds of jazz recordings with every major jazz great, including his own solo albums and work with his two sons, John and Martin Pizzarelli. At age 86, he remains constantly in demand all over the country. He is one of the very first musicians in New Jersey to have two of his guitars, along with a recorded history of his lifetime in music, included in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. Pizzarelli paints in a small studio in his basement as a major source of relaxation. For more information, visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute. org or call (201) 652-9615. Enrollment is under way for the YWCA Bergen County’s judo programs, which are taught by international medalist and fifth degree black belt Christine Maurer. Classes will begin Feb. 24. The Lil’ Dragons Judo and Life Skills program is open to children ages four through seven. Participants learn a combination of judo and life-skills in a fun, exciting, and enriching environment. Children learn basic judo tumbling and grappling, 911 skills, stranger danger, bully busting, and personal safety. The U.S.J.A. program teaches judo “the gentle way” to everyone from children (beginning at age five) to adults. This class includes self-defense techniques and helps students build confidence and discipline through judo throwing techniques and mat work. Belt rank promotions are certified through U.S. Judo Association, and a Junior Judo Team is available for competition. All classes run in eight-week sessions and are held at the YWCA’s 112 Oak Street facility in Ridgewood. Register online at www.ywcabergencounty.org or call Linda Doller at (201) 444-5600, extension 348 for details. Judo champion offers instruction