Open House
Join us for our Open House this Wednesday April 24. We look forward to welcoming you to the mansion and beginning you wedding journey with you.
Our team will be on hand to discuss your special day.
Join us for our Open House this Wednesday April 24. We look forward to welcoming you to the mansion and beginning you wedding journey with you.
Our team will be on hand to discuss your special day.
Your search for the perfect wedding venue begins and ends at The James Ward Mansion. Join us for our next Open House this Wednesday, April 17 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm.
Tour our venue and meet our team while enjoying a cocktail on arrival.
@tlcateringnj will be on hand to meet you too.
Your search for the perfect wedding venue begins and ends at The James Ward Mansion. Join us for our next Open House this Wednesday, April 10 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Tour our venue and meet our team while enjoying a cocktail on arrival.
@tlcateringnj will be on hand to meet you too.
Join us for our Open House Wednesday, April 3 from 4:30pm at The James Ward Mansion. Your search for the perfect venue begins and ends here.
We look forward to meeting you and working with you to ensure you have the perfect day. Our team and catering partner will be on hand to answer any of your questions. @tlcateringnj
Join us for our next Open House Wednesday, March 27 from 4:30pm at The James Ward Mansion. Your search for the perfect venue begins and ends here.
We look forward to meeting you and working with you to ensure you have the perfect day. Our team and catering partner will be on hand to answer any of your questions. @tlcateringnj
Join us for our next Open House Wednesday, March 20 from 4:30pm at The James Ward Mansion. Your search for the perfect venue begins and ends here.
We look forward to meeting you and working with you to ensure you have the perfect day. Our team and catering partner will be on hand to answer any of your questions. @tlcateringnj
Join us tomorrow for our first March Open house, 4:30pm to 7:30pm. No appointment necessary. Tour our stunning venue, meet our team and let's start planning your special day.
Enjoy a cocktail on arrival. We can't wait to meet you. ALL welcome.
@tlcateringnj will also be on hand to answer any questions.
We are looking forward to seeing you all at our next Open House Wed Feb 28 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm.
Don't forget anyone who books their wedding with us by Feb 29th will receive a Free tiered Wedding Cake j and a Free day of hair styling for the Bride.
Our next Open House will take place Wednesday, Feb 21 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. We can't wait to meet you all and show you around our magnificent venue. Our team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Enjoy a cocktail on arrival.
T & L Catering will also be with us to discuss menu options and ideas. You can also schedule an appointment at a time that suits you.
Join us for our Open House this Wednesday, Feb 7 from 4:30 to 7:30pm! Tour our magnificent venue and meet the team all while enjoying a cocktail. We can't wait to meet you.
Fall in love with the James Ward Mansion. Open House this Wednesday, Jan 31 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Tour our unique venue and meet our fabulous team! We can't wait to celebrate your special day with you.
No appointment necessary. Enjoy a cocktail on arrival!
Join us on Wednesday, Jan 24, 4:30pm to 7:30pm for an Open House at The James Ward Mansion. Meet our team and enjoy a showing of this unique venue in the heart of Westfield.
Cocktail on arrival.
Your wedding venue journey begins and ends here. Make our Mansion your Mansion for your special day.
No appointment necessary.
Contact Julie for any inquiries at Julie@thejameswardmansion.com or DM us.
Join us on Wednesday, Jan 17, 4pm to 7pm for an Open House at The James Ward Mansion. Meet our team and enjoy a showing of this unique venue in the heart of Westfield.
Cocktail on arrival.
Your wedding venue journey begins and ends here. Make our Mansion your Mansion for your special day.
No appointment necessary.
Contact Julie for any inquiries at Julie@thejameswardmansion.com or DM us.
Join us on Tuesday, Jan 9, 3pm to 7pm for an Open House at The James Ward Mansion. Meet our team and enjoy a showing of this unique venue in the heart of Westfield .
Cocktail on arrival.
Your wedding venue journey begins and ends here. Make our Mansion your Mansion for your special day.
No appointment necessary.
Contact Julie for any inquiries at Julie@thejameswardmansion.com or DM us.
We are delighted to support the Broadway on Broad St Cabaret taking place this Wednesday, June 8th at 7:30pm at The James Ward Mansion Westfield The evening includes a set of vocal performances by local young artists. Performers include current high school students, as well as some college students. The Cabaret will also include a performance from Broad Street Players' "Heathers", which runs July 13-15 this summer at the James Ward Mansion.
Tickets are only $20 (including wine for adults) and all funds will be donated to The Trevor Project. Tickets can be purchased at the link below, on the events section of our website and @joeygambaa
100% of ticket sales will be donated to The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.
It has been a long time since we last celebrated with you. TOO long!
If you’ve been missing us, we have got some great news for you! We have partnered with Asbury Shorts USA to bring you a one night only event at The James Ward Mansion on May 7, 2022!
Reminiscent of our Westfield Film Fest gala affairs, the presentation will include a cocktail hour with small plates and an open wine bar before presenting a line up of award winning short films.
Asbury Shorts USA, the nationally recognized touring exhibition of award winning short films, will be joining us at the ever stunning James Ward Mansion in Westfield, New Jersey on Saturday night, May 7, 2022 to present their special "40th Anniversary Asbury Short Film Concert." Combining classic short films with current global festival winners, Asbury Shorts provides a rare opportunity for attendees to view international honorees on a real cinema screen as opposed to YouTube, computers, or smartphones.
Oscar nominated director Jason Reitman (“JUNO,” “Up in the Air,” “Thank You for Smoking” “Young Adult”) calls Asbury Shorts: “The best short film show I’ve ever seen.”
WIFF contributions to the program include local films by New Jersey’s own Steven Hayet, “Keep the Music Going” and New York City’s, Jessica Michael Davis, “Escaping Ohio”.
Doors open to cocktail hour at 7pm and the films hit the screen at 8pm.
Enjoy a fun night with delicious Tuscan Tapas and Italian Live Music provided by Andrea Falcone & Stephanie Pielok with La Tosca Italian Mambo Ensemble.
Everybody knows that the cuisine in Italy varies drastically from one region to the next. Plus every city and town prides itself on its local specialties. But did you know that many of those local specialities are vegan? Back before the industrial revolution, many Italians were vegan or vegetarian, simply because they couldn’t afford the luxury of meat.
La Cucina Povera features an impressive range of recipes free from meat, fish and dairy.
Enjoy a culinary tour of Italy by tasting regional vegan dishes made with healthy and natural ingredients.
Location: James Ward Mansion, Westfield NJ
Menu:
Bruschetta | Grilled bread with tomato, capers, basil and Tuscan extra virgin olive oil from San Casciano
Caponata | A vibrant and colorful Sicilian ratatouilles in an agrodolce sauce
Fagioli all’uccelletto | Tuscan baked beans with delicate garlic aroma, earthy sage and silky tomato sauce
Autunno | Roasted caramelized cauliflower, butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with hazelnut and fresh herbs
Cicoria | Chickpea crema with sautéed chicory in a spicy garlicky olive oil
Patate al forno | Roasted sweet potatoes with salsa verde
Cipolla gratinata| Roasted red onion au gratin with traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena
Polenta | Baked polenta with shiitake mushroom ragu
Lasagna ligure | Pesto Lasagna with string beans and potatoes made with homemade vegan besciamella sauce
Schiacciata all’uva | Farinolio special dessert made with grapes, walnuts and rosemary
Vino | Choice of red or white wine from Farinolio
The menu contains gluten and nuts.
Indoor event at the James Ward Mansions. Space is limited.
If you are a group of friends, please reach out to laura@farinolio.com so that we can seat you accordingly.
Price: $135 per person ( Includes 10-course meal plus a bottle of wine from Hopewell Valley Winery)
The James Ward Mansion and Farinolio Cucina will welcome you to our farm to table cooking class where you will learn traditional and rustic flavors from Italy. Laura will share her family’s recipes and you will learn the secret that renders Italian cuisine so unique and celebrated: la famiglia e gli amici. You will create great memories in the cucina and around la tavola, you will also learn how important it is to use fresh and genuine ingredients to make a good and simple meal!
Menu: tbd
Thursday April 23, 7pm-9:30pm
$150pp plus tax
James Ward Mansion, Westfield
The James Ward Mansion and Farinolio Cucina will welcome you to our farm to table cooking class where you will learn traditional and rustic flavors from Italy. Laura will share her family’s recipes and you will learn the secret that renders Italian cuisine so unique and celebrated: la famiglia e gli amici.
You will create great memories in the cucina and around la tavola, you will also learn how important it is to use fresh and genuine ingredients to make a good and simple meal!
Menu:
Formaggio e Vino - It’s not a real cooking experience without some cheese and a complimentary glass of Lambrusco!
Verdure arrosto - Roasted seasonal vegetables served with two different varieties of homemade dressings
Orecchiette alla leccese - Homemade orecchiette with tiny meatballs served with sugo di pomodoro
Le mele di Nonna Renata - Baked stuffed apples served with zabaione
The menu contains gluten, eggs, dairy, meat and nuts.
Thursday March 19, 7pm-9:30pm
$150pp plus tax
BYOB Winer Pairing suggestions and delivery available by Nosvino
Tasting of Tuscany. Join Farinolio and NosVino at The James Ward Mansion on December 8th from 2pm to 5pm for a Tasting of Tuscany... a gastronomic experience.
Enjoy the best, meats, cheese, baked goods, chocolate, fresh pasta and wines the region has to offer. Be transported to Tuscany while you stroll through the market at The Mansion.
Tickets are $55 which includes the tour of Tuscany, wine tasting and a home made pasta demonstration
*VIP tickets are $75 which also offers an additional selection of wine.
We hope you'll join us...
Two-time Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis and wine educator/entertainer Sandra Zotti are back at it for the 4th instalment in their music and wine series - Bubbles & Beats.
Kicking off the festivities will be the one and only John Ward, followed by a special piano performance by Sandra herself.
VIP access begins at 7 pm and includes early entry, meet and greet with Constantine, autographed poster, preferred seating and bubble reception with hors d'oeuvres.
Join Mix + Mingle at Survive + Thrive, the 4th Annual Fundraiser for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research hosted by Tami Eagle Bowling.
Shop, eat, drink, and dance with friends in a beautiful setting while celebrating life and supporting a great cause!
100% of your ticket price is a tax deductable donation to Breast Cancer Alliance. Those funds will go directly to metastatic breast cancer research.
AddamsFesters! What no good will you be up to this Friday the 13th? Seems like a perfectly imperfect night for us to sell tickets to Morticia & Gomez's Masquerade Ball!
Join Morticia & Gomez Addams in high style on Saturday, October 19 at the incomparable The James Ward Mansion Westfield to feast on Addams-inspired gourmet fare, sip smouldering libations and dance the night away in an interactive setting. Do the Tango with Morticia & Gomez – or the Mamushka with Fester. Attire for this evening of mystique is creative formal, and masks are a must.
Tickets are $125 per person (four ticket limit per transaction) and will be sold on Friday at 8pm at www.addamsfest.com/gomez-morticia-ball
October 20th 2019
AddamsFest is proud to showcase original Charles Addams masterpieces, never before seen in Westfield, along with treasured reproductions, in a boutique exhibit generously on loan from the Tee & Charles Addams Foundation.
The exhibit will also feature the return of “Dudley,” back by popular demand. This life-sized Addams original was drawn during his Westfield childhood, and was emancipated in 2018 after spending almost a hundred years on the second floor of a barn on East Dudley Avenue.
Local student art will also be on display alongside the work of Addams. Known as “Chil” to his childhood friends, Addams’ love of art began as a student in the Westfield school district -- so it’s only fitting that his art will be accompanied by finalists from the Charles Addams Cartoon Contest, open to all Westfield area middle and high school-aged students.
Tickets for the exhibit are now available on the AddamsFest website, and on-site (cash only) during exhibit hours at The James Ward Mansion.
The suggested donation is $5-$10, and a portion will go towards the Charles Addams Fund, which provides scholarships to Westfield High School seniors pursuing a career in the arts.
Weekday group tours are available by appointment only, 9:00AM – 2:00PM, by contacting addamsfest@gmail.com.
Join us for a very special event on October 11 at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield. Giovanna Giusti, former Director of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, will discuss the Macchiaoli art movement and how it came to life at a challenging historical time period which precedes the birth of Italy as one united country. The movement originated with a small group of artists, many of whom had been revolutionaries in the uprising of 1848 which led to the formation of Italy as one political entity.
Refreshments will be served.
This event is sponsored by Farinolio
WIFF Honoree Ceremony & Presentation: Andrea Navedo, Kat Graham and Rising Stars
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The Westfield International Film Festival is proud to present our 2019 Honorees!
Saturday, October 5, 2019
2:00pm-4:00pm
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Sunday, October 6, 2019
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Don't miss out on our BIGGEST night of the 7th Annual Westfield International Film Festival, Friday Night's Gala Event at The James Ward Mansion Westfield on October 4, 2019!
Ticket price includes a preceding Gala Cocktail Hour with catered hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and open bar (beer/wine). Guests are free to tour our beautiful venue, The James Ward Mansion of Westfield. Come dressed to impress for photos and interviews on the red carpet! Semi-formal attire is suggested.
Ticket price also includes access to the Gala After Party from 10:30pm-12:30am at local restaurant & bar 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro, located only one block away from the venue.
October 3 - 6, 2019 at the James Ward Mansion
For a full schedule and tickets, check out www.westfieldfilmfest.com