WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange School District’s littlest learners brought some holiday magic at their concert on Dec. 10. Led by teacher Tim Egan, the students performed favorites like “Jingle Bells,” “Dreidel” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” along with their teachers. Each class designed or wore a special hat: Santa, elf, reindeer […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The walls of the West Orange Public Library will be covered with the textile artwork of Geri Hahn until Dec. 31, showing the colorful patterns the artist has sewn utilizing one of her unique qualities: synesthesia. “I ‘see’ all sound, I taste what I see if I like it, I ‘see’ […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Hilton Neighborhood Association will hold its annual holiday celebration Thursday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood. Everyone is welcome to enjoy pizza and drinks, play Maplewood Bingo, and win prizes. There will be a special guest to entertain children. Also, bring a new, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Spend this fourth week of Advent at Prospect Church, 646 Prospect St. in Maplewood. There will be a “Blue Christmas” service at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, designed for those who have great stress or difficulty with the traditional celebratory Christmas services. Prospect’s Children’s Ensemble will perform a musical during the […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — For the 11th year in a row, high school students’ artwork will be on display at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center during the “Fresh 11.0” exhibit, an annual show featuring the work of area high school students. Artists featured in the show are from Columbia High School, Montclair High School, Arts High […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The public is invited to “Broadway in South Orange Village” on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., featuring singer and actor Carla Stickler. Stickler, who starred as Elphaba in “Wicked” on Broadway and on the national tour, has performed around the world; she will be accompanied by Nick Wilders, who was […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School film students were victorious again this year at The Ramapo College High School Film Festival. Sofia Simoniello and graduate Stephanie Cadet won for “Best Animation”; this is the second year in a row CHS has won this award. Cameron Lipp and graduate Zack Spangler won for “Best Fiction […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Arts Council of Livingston Gallery held its annual holiday show reception on Dec. 7, featuring artists Larry Sohn, Hugh Mahon, Melinda Diaz and Chas Palmintieri. The show will continue through Jan. 7 at 2130 Town Center Way, Livingston. Featured are original works of art, pottery, wearable art and jewelry. Hours are […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Arts Council invites the public to visit its annual Holiday Boutique and Small Works Show at the West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road in West Orange. The Holiday Boutique will be Saturday, Dec. 15, and Sunday, Dec. 16, from noon to 5 p.m. The Small Works Members Show, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The holiday season in West Orange kicked off Friday, Nov. 30, and continued throughout the weekend with the help of the township, school district and community members. Toys were donated for Mayor Robert Parisi’s annual toy drive, and will be wrapped and delivered to needy families, thanks to the Mayor’s Sunshine […]