ARTS ED NJ writes feature piece on Tuscan School

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A recent art project at Tuscan School was featured in the the ARTS ED NJ newsletter this January. ARTS ED NJ is a statewide arts education advocacy organization and serves as a resource for arts education information, policy and advocacy in New Jersey. The newsletter read, in part: “Tuscan School received a […]

JCC unveils 2019 season for Gaelen Center for the Arts

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Gaelen Center for the Arts at JCC MetroWest will have a multi-faceted selection of arts and cultural programing for 2019. Building upon their already successful New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, popular youth theater programs and art gallery exhibitions, the coming season will include a Conservatory Chamber Music Concert Series, authors […]

Vanguard presents ‘Runaways’ at the American Theater for Actors

NEW YORK CITY — Vanguard Theater Company, based in Maplewood, will present “Runaways,” by Elizabeth Swados, for four performances only on January 18 through 20 at the American Theater for Actors, 314 W 54th St., New York City. “Runaways” is a musical collage about the hopes, dreams, fears, frustrations, loneliness, humor and anger of young […]

Luna Stage presents world premiere of ‘Roan @ The Gates’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage will launch 2019 with the world premiere of Christina Gorman’s cyber-security romance “Roan @ The Gates,” directed by Michelle Tattenbaum. An exploration of internet privacy and the risks of whistleblowing, this suspenseful new play examines the cost of doing the right thing. Previews begin Thursday, Jan. 31, and the […]

WOAC to celebrate Cuban culture with a solo exhibit

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Council presents an “Afro Cuban Folklore Art” exhibit, featuring the original paintings of local artist Alberto Hernandez. The exhibit runs through Jan. 27 at the West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road. There will be an artist’s reception on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m., […]

West Orange Classic Film Festival returns

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Classic Film Festival is back, screening movies through February at AMC Dine-in Theatres in Essex Green on Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at www.amctheatres.com; West Orange Arts Council members may receive discounted tickets. The festival kicked off Jan. 6 by screening 1950’s “All About Eve.” The […]

‘Black & White PLUS’ reception to be at ACL Gallery

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Arts Council of Livingston Gallery will hold its reception for the latest exhibition, “Black & White PLUS,” on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. The gallery is located at 2130 Town Center Way, Livingston, with the entrance on Carillon Circle. Featured are original works of art, pottery, wearable art […]