MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Stephane Wrembel wants people to know the beauty of Gypsy culture. “I want people to be exposed to French gypsy culture,” Wrembel said. “To be exposed to the Gypsy life, there is something magical to it. It can’t be explained, you must witness it.” Wrembel, a jazz guitarist who is French but […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Music filled the air on Sunday, March 12, as the West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade made its way through the township. “We really lucked out with fantastic weather,” said Jim McNany, president of the Shillelagh Club. “We had rain the day before, a wintery mix the day after, but great […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — There were a lot of things to like at the Achieve Foundation’s Mardi Gras night but Committee Chair Barbara Cokorinos’ favorite was the wide range of ages among those in attendance. “The people attending crossed generations,” Cokorinos said. “You had to be over 21 but there were definitely people whose kids […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — About 500 people attended and more than $13,000 was raised Sunday at the Maplewood Chili Cookoff. “This started back in my 500 square foot apartment in Brooklyn,” said Tom Mason, the “chili chief” who is one of the primary organizers of the annual event. The first cook off was held 20 years […]