LIVINGSTON, NJ — We’ve all heard Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony” with its monumental opening four notes and enjoyed the captivating melodies from Bizet’s most enchanting opera “Carmen.” Yet how did these artists go about creating such lasting and memorable works of art? Visit “The Composer’s Toolbox,” this year’s Livingston Symphony Orchestra Family Concert, on Sunday, Jan. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Jewish Learning Institute presents “Communication: Its Art and Soul,” a study course that will run for six Mondays at Chabad of West Orange, 401 Pleasant Valley Way, beginning Jan. 22 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The course will explore how Jewish thought and scientific discovery unearth the essence of communication […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Congregation B’nai Israel’s L’Dor V’Dor Speaker Series presents “Jerusalem, Iran, U.S. Policy and Peace?” On Monday, Jan. 22, at 7:30 p.m., enjoy an evening with Jonathan Schanzer, Middle East policy expert. One year after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Schanzer will provide an update on Israel’s security in the Middle East, […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Jan. 12, PSE&G filed its first regulatory rate review in more than eight years, asking for an adjustment in electric and gas base delivery rates that would increase overall revenues by approximately 1 percent, according to a recent release from the company. According to the company, the increase is necessary to […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Do you enjoy singing and would like to be a part of an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of others through music? The Bloomfield Chorale is seeking all voices — soprano, alto, tenor and bass — for its spring 2018 season. Drop in at one of the chorale’s January rehearsals on […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University presents “Maurice Brianchon and Marguerite Louppe: Mirrors of Midcentury French Culture.” The opening reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the gallery, located at 400 South Orange Ave. in South Orange. The exhibit will be open from […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Montrose Early Childhood Center will hold an open house for prospective parents looking for a pre-school for their child for the 2018-2019 school year. Prospective parents who live in Maplewood or South Orange can explore the pre-school on Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 7 to 8 p.m. at 356 Clark St. in […]
The following release was provided by the township of Bloomfield. BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A total of 125 feral cats were humanely neutered in 2017 by the Bloomfield Animal Shelter, which is operating with more resources and a renewed mission to Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release based on the international Trap-Neuter-Return program popularized worldwide in the […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Wednesday, Jan. 10, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. presented a proposed 2018 budget of $725.9 million that, according to a press release from the county, stabilizes the county’s financial plan and addresses challenges stemming from ongoing national economic conditions. According to the county, layoffs have been avoided since 2004 […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Golda Och Academy National Honor Society chose Rachel Coalition as the recipient of the proceeds from its fundraising efforts, which included a bake sale, bowl-a-thon and more. Pictured, students Mikayla Spierer and Sammi Glennon present Pam Fishman, vice-chairwoman of Rachel Coalition, with the gift from the GOA NHS.