Park lights up for Diwali Fest NJ

Park lights up for Diwali Fest NJ

South Asian arts and culture were celebrated Sunday at Diwali Fest NJ in the natural amphitheater in Memorial Park . More than 300 people attended the event that featured music, dancing, food, shopping and activities geared towards children. SOMA Cross-Cultural Works and the Township of Maplewood partnered to put on the sixth annual event timed […]

The Woodland hosts a screening of ‘The Apprentice’

The Woodland hosts a screening of ‘The Apprentice’

MAPLEWOOD — The Woodland was the scene of a different kind of election season event Monday night, when 230 residents gathered for a screening of the Briarcliff Entertainment’s film “The Apprentice,” followed by a discussion with its screenwriter Gabriel Sherman.| “This is exactly the kind of film event we need more of here in Maplewood,” […]

Maplewood hosts Monster Bawl

Maplewood hosts Monster Bawl

The South Orange–Maplewood Adult School hosted its annual Monster Bawl on Friday, Oct. 25, at The Woodland in Maplewood. The band, Emotional Rex, performed and DJ Nefarious Moss spun dance tunes. Trophies were given out for the best costumes to a Unicorn, a ‘Dumb and Dumber’ couple, the Tin Man from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ […]

Artists at Manufacturers Village have Open Studios Weekend

Artists at Manufacturers Village have Open Studios Weekend

Fall Open Studios weekend at Manufacturers Village is a free event designed to fuse art, architecture, community, and inspiration. Manufacturers Village, located on Glenwood Avenue in East Orange, recently held the biannual event, giving visitors a chance to meet the artists, view their work, and purchase original pieces. Among the artists was Donna Conklin King […]

Ladies Night Out has downtown South Orange swinging, dancing

Ladies Night Out has downtown South Orange swinging, dancing

South Orange Downtown held a Ladies Night Out on Thursday, Oct. 17. Thirty businesses participated with some offering specials like a free appetizer or a special activity. For example, The Order restaurant had a free samba class while Wildly Floral Co. had a pumpkin decorating activity. Above, Amanda Arostegui and Lisa Szulewski at the South […]

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