Thrash metaller Chuck Billy drops in on WSOU

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Chuck Billy, vocalist of the thrash metal band Testament, stopped by WSOU 89.5 FM in conjunction with the band’s appearances in the New York City area to talk music and more with station music director Mike Colantuoni. Just hours before Testament’s April 20 show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, Billy […]

West Orange Loves Wellness Expo

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Loves Wellness Expo will be Sunday, May 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at OSPAC, 4 Boland Drive in West Orange. The event will feature great vendors, free health screenings and free healthy activities, including cooking and fitness demonstrations.

Paying tribute to Nikhil through music

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Nikhil Badlani foundation invites you to a musical celebration and tribute to Nikhil Badlani on Tuesday, May 16, beginning at 6:45 p.m. at Liberty Middle School, 1 Kelly Drive in West Orange. The celebration will feature performances by the students and instructors from the Music For Nikhil program. Come celebrate […]

Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra to present annual spring concert

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra, led by maestro Enrico Granafei, will present its annual spring concert Sunday, May 7, at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of Bloomfield Middle School, 60 Huck Road in Bloomfield. The program, “Mandolin Romance,” will explore popular show tunes, classical pieces and Italian favorites. Admission is charged. For additional […]

Maplewood artist presents her work in Summit

SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Free Public Library and the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will present “Vantage Points,” an exhibition of photography by Maplewood resident Linda Jacobs in the library’s art gallery through May 31. “Capturing the movement of light and shadow from an uncommon vantage point reveals the beautiful and unexpected within […]

Liberty Middle School to perform ‘Cinderella’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Liberty Middle School, located at 1 Kelly Drive in West Orange, will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on Thursday and Friday, May 4 and 5. The beloved musical, first performed in 1957 with Julie Andrews in the starring role, features lilting tunes and classic romance that remains true to the original […]

‘Earth, Wind & Wonder’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Don Braden will present jazz arrangements of music by Earth Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder on Sunday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at Luna Stage, 555 Valley Road in West Orange. Admission is charged. For more information, visit www.lunastage.org or call 973-395-5551.

Roosevelt Middle to present ‘Seussical Jr.’ on April 28 and 29

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Roosevelt Middle School, located at 36 Gilbert Place in West Orange, will present “Seussical Jr.” on Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29, beginning at 7 p.m. “Seussical Jr.” is a family-friendly adaptation of “Seussical,” the Tony-nominated musical that features several Dr. Seuss books and characters weaved into a tale of […]

JCC MetroWest presents May and June exhibits

WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest will present an exhibit of pastels and sculpture by Gaelen Juried Art Show award winners Jeri Greenberg and Susan Lando in the Gaelen Gallery East at the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. The exhibit will be on view May 7 […]