WEST ORANGE, NJ — The first-ever “Broadway Night” will be held in the Tarnoff Cafeteria at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave., on Wednesday, Oct. 18, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will feature music from current, classic and contemporary Broadway smash musicals. Under the direction of Director John Hellyer, the high school glee […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewoodians came out on Saturday, Oct. 7, for the annual Maplewood Health and HarvestFest in Maplecrest Park, where there were fun activities, music and health information, as well as a rabies clinic for pets. Photos by Amanda Valentovic
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University welcomes artist Ryan Roa in his solo exhibition “It’s Complicated.” The New Jersey native’s art will be on view from Oct. 16 through Dec. 8. There will be an opening reception Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. Consisting primarily of floor and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage opens its 25th season on Nov. 2 with a production of “Paradise,” by Laura Maria Censabella, a co-production with Passage Theatre in Trenton. The season will include the world premiere of “Razorhurst,” a musical commissioned by Luna, with book and lyrics by Kate Mulley and music by Andy Peterson. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Part of a nationwide movement of kindness, keep your eyes peeled for happy rocks throughout Maplewood. Painted and decorated rocks are being left for residents to find and either keep or re-hide, just to bring some happiness to their day. The idea has been spreading across the country, and Maplewood Recreation Director […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Gabriella Damens, a 13-year-old Maplewood Middle School student, will head to Nashville, where she will have the opportunity to sing as part of a large choir for the third time at the Gospel Music Association’s annual Dove Awards, honoring the outstanding achievements of artists representing all genres of Christian music. This year […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Attend an Art & Music Reception featuring the works of Marianne Trent on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Maplewood Main Library, 51 Baker St. At the event, Trent will discuss her art at 3:20 p.m. and live music will be provided by Steve Jones. Trent’s mixed media […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In honor of National Recovery Month, FAMILYConnections hosted Connect to Wellness, its first free family wellness festival, on Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Clipper Pavilion in West Orange. National Recovery Month, a national health observance, aims to remind Americans that people can recover from mental health and substance use disorders to […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Arts Council of Livingston Gallery will host the 35th anniversary of the Riker Hill Art Park celebration and present a new art show. Artists in residence at Riker Hill work in a variety of fine art disciplines including mixed media, jewelry, blown glass, painting, sculpture, pottery, printmaking and photography. More than […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Save the date! Nikki Giovanni, a world-renowned poet, author, social justice activist and teacher, will present “Diversity as Art: Art is Diversity” on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia High School, 17 Parker Ave. in Maplewood. This event is hosted by the Parenting Center. Giovanni is the recipient of multiple […]