Mary Moore Mason grew up in the days of segregation in Kentucky where she felt “a real push” to be a Southern Belle. She was, however, a “bit of a renegade,” she said, before recounting a date that was arranged by an aunt. Her aunt introduced her to what she described as a “nice Christian […]
MAPLEWOOD — The house was full for the second edition of the MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show, which included serious singing, humourous dancing, unicycling riding, juggling and comedy. The evening was presented by the Maplewood Department of Arts and Cultures and co-produced by Tori Chickering and Sybil Rogers. Auditions were held in October and all […]
The life and legacy of East Orange native John Amos was celebrated last week at The Cicely L. Tyson School of Performing Arts. Amos was best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries “Roots” and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the television series “Good Times.” In addition to […]
Scouting America’s Northern New Jersey Council (NNJC) recently honored scouts and adults who embody the values of scouting at its annual “Prepared For Life” Gala at The Brownstone in Paterson. The NNJC represents boys and girls in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Explorers, Sea Scouts and Venturing Crews throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. Master […]
Elusive Sounds presented the Maplewood Record Fair at the Woodland recently. There were more than 40 tables filled with new and used vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, 8-tracks, toys, comics, vintage clothes, stereo equipment, musical instruments, rare books and magazines, classic video games and more. There was also vegan and vegetarian food available. The venue was […]
The first Chinese settlement on the East Coast was in Belleville in 1870. Most people, even in New Jersey, have never heard of this history. But recently, educators and community leaders from Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) New Jersey and Belleville Historical Society held a Zoom event for the community to learn about this forgotten […]
The Nutley-based Phoenix Center helps students with autism and other disabilities explore and participate in various vocational activities with an eye towards getting a job. Students participate in experimental, supervised educational activities designed to expose them to the requirements and responsibilities of specific job titles and to assist them in gaining employment skills and making […]
More than 100 artists participated in the 21st Annual SOMA Artists Studio Tour. The tour was open to the public and held in art spaces and artists home studios throughout South Orange and Maplewood. The SOMA Artists Studio Tour was initiated in 2003 by Ellen Greenfield, president of 1978 and Judy Wukitsch, director of the […]
Audrey Rowe, program director of the SOMA Community Coalition on Race, will be retiring at the end of the year after 23 years with the organization. Rowe began as a volunteer, moved into the position of program coordinator, and eventually became director. Rowe said every day has been a unique experience for her. “The general […]
The West Orange Woolies are a group of ladies who meet at the West Orange Library to knit and crochet every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. Beth Passamano has been knitting and crocheting for more than 40 years and is certified by the Craft Yarn Council as a knitting and crocheting instructor. She began […]