IRVINGTON — The Say More Poetic Society hosted a “Culture of Words: A tribute to Nikki Giovanni” on Saturday in the Irvington Public Library. The spoken word poetry reading was a celebration for Black History Month and it featured several people reading poetry, with a particular focus on Giovanni, the poet, activist and educator who […]
For the third year in a row, Austin Chili Limits took first place at the Maplewood Chili Cook Off. Jennifer Grady and Jim McDuffee are South Orange neighbors who get together each year to create chili culinary magic. Grady calls herself “Spice Girl” as it is her expertise in spices combined with McDuffee’s smoked brisket […]
In celebration of Black History Month, and sponsored by the Maplewood Division of Art & Culture, BBIA BurkinaBe in Action, Inc., a New Jersey nonprofit organization recently held the fourth edition of its family event “BBCONTES: A Bilingual West African Folktale and Storytelling Workshop for families” at The Woodland. BBCONTES objectives are to promote West […]
Although the opening night reception is not until Saturday, March 1, works by Glen Ridge High School photography students can be seen at the NJ Transit train station now. These are students of arts educator Alyssa Herrera and their focus is portraiture. Herrera said the exhibit features selected portrait photography by Photo 1 and AP […]
Black women in New Jersey played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. This fascinating history was the subject of a presentation given by Professor Hettie V. Williams, author of “The Georgia of the North: Black Women and the Civil Rights Movement in New Jersey.” The event was presented by The Durand-Hedden House in […]
In recognition of Black History Month, the Lincoln Avenue hosted a Black Excellence Pop-Up Shop, supporting small Black-owned businesses. Community School Coordinator Teleisha Brunson put together the event that included 35 businesses, plus raffles, music and networking. Brunson said she hopes to make the pop up shop an annual event.
WEST ORANGE — The dance program at West Orange High School presented “How Love Goes,” on Jan. 30. In the eight years that the program has been in existence, it has developed into an important part of school culture, providing a creative outlet for students with a passion for the arts. The dance program was […]
Andrea Teutli, who has more than 17 years of experience in artistic programming, public art installations, and leading community engagement initiatives, is the new manager of arts and culture in Maplewood. “All the knowledge I have from everything I learned so far, let’s bring it back to our local communities,” Teutli said. “So many emerging […]
In celebration of Black History Month, the 1978 Arts Center is featuring “Ancestral Call” with artist Danielle Scott. Scott, who now works in mixed-media assemblage, spent 20 years as an oil painter but her career shifted unexpectedly in 2018 as she walked the streets of one of her ancestral homelands, Cuba. The walk started her […]
“Mystic Pizza” now playing at the Paper Mill Playhouse, is a fun, upbeat, energetic rom-com jukebox musical which will have you singing along with iconic hits from the 80’s and 90’s including “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Manic Monday,” and “Hit Me with Your Best Shot.” Based on the 1988 movie starring Julia Roberts, […]