MAPLEWOOD — Jazz guitarist and composer Stephane Wrembel has announced that he is releasing a three-part recording series on Water Is Life Records, available on CD and all major streaming platforms on April 12. The series is titled Triptych Phase I, Triptych Phase II and Triptych Phase III, and it was recorded at Windmill Agency […]
A state-wide arts event is set for April 19-21 with East Orange as a central hub. The inaugural Garden State Art Weekend will spotlight renowned institutions and undiscovered gems that contribute to New Jersey’s artistic landscape, according to a press release from organizers, which said that art lovers and the art curious are invited to […]
MAPLEWOOD — The history of the LGBTQ+ community in the Newark area was the topic of a panel discussion at the Burgdorff Center for Performing Arts earlier this month. One of the panelists was Whitney Strub, an associate professor of history at Rutgers University, who is the editor of the recently released “Queer Newark: Stories […]
Jennifer Grady and Jim McDuffee are neighbors who got together and used Grady’s expertise with spices and McDuffee’s knowledge of meats to win the meat category of the Maplewood Chili Cook Off for the second year in a row. Their chili was called Hank Chilliams Jr. and featured smoked brisket. Last year, they won […]
A film by an Irvington filmmaker will be shown at the Garden State Film Festival in March. “We are extremely proud to present ‘Equal Opportunity’ as a part of our 22nd Annual Film Festival, and to share this work with our global audience,” says Lauren Concar Sheehy, the festival’s Executive Director. “Equal Opportunity” directed by […]
A playwright who is a former borough resident, and an actor who is a current borough resident, recently collaborated on an off-Broadway production about travelers having surreal encounters with their car’s global positioning system. Running from Jan. 24 to Feb. 4, at Producers Club Theatre, the 90-minute show is titled “GPS.” It is the creation […]
There is so much to learn from the city of Orange. It’s a township that offers an urban vibe, with plenty of coffee shops, parks, art and music. Inspired by all the town had to offer, Molly Rose Kaufman was one of the people who spearheaded creation of The University of Orange in 2008 — […]
Arthouse Film Festival will unspool for 10 weeks beginning March 11 at The Village at SOPAC in South Orange. AFF is a curated series of not-yet-released movies from around the world, followed by conversations with filmmakers and actors. The selected films comprise award winners from Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, Telluride, Venice and SXSW film festivals, along […]
A screenplay written by a former Maplewood resident about a South Orange resident who transformed the restaurant business is making waves on the independent film circuit. Donald G. Boudreau’s screenplay, “The Restaurant Man,” was awarded Best Feature Script at the Swedish International Film Festival. It was also named an Official Selection at the NICE International […]
A West Orange resident’s film has been chosen for the Garden State Film Festival, which is celebrating its 22nd Anniversary March 21 – 24. The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) celebrates the independent film genre by bringing a carefully curated and enriching selection of original works from locally produced filmmakers as well as from around […]