MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A series of shadow box art constructions featuring all 44 U.S. presidents, by artist Robert Freese, will be on display at the Ethical Culture Society through mid-December. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. A graduate of Pratt Institute with a degree […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Author Jerry Barca will discuss his latest book, “Big Blue Wrecking Crew,” on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Words Bookstore. And he will be joined by Giants legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Mark Bavaro. Based on years of research and hundreds of interviews, “Big Blue Wrecking Crew” chronicles the […]
BURLINGTON, NJ — The ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts recently announced that Gov. Chris Christie has officially proclaimed October 2016 as “Discover Jersey Arts Month.” Held in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month, Discover Jersey Arts Month is a celebration of the joy, entertainment and enrichment […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Memorial Park has been designated as one of New Jersey’s Great Public Spaces by the NJ Chapter of the American Planning Association. According to the Association, “Memorial Park effortlessly blends the use and characteristics of a local park — where children meet and play — with high quality attractions that draw […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Art workshops, music, demonstrations and information will all be present at the first Arts Accessible Festival on Friday, Oct. 14, at Essex Junior Academy in Cedar Grove. Arts Unbound, a visual arts organization based in the Valley Arts District and serving people with disabilities and seniors, has partnered with the school […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m., Claudio Roditi opens the Luna Stage 2016-2017 “Music in the Moonlight” jazz series with “Brazilliance.” Roditi will highlight his original compositions and be accompanied on keyboards by Matt King, a Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition finalist. To purchase tickets, call 973-395-5551 or visit […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As part of its continuing “Art on Film” series, the West Orange Film Society will screen “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth, on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 1:30 p.m. at the West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave. in West Orange, for free. Janet Mandel […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Join writer and director Ken Sibanda on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the South Orange Public Library as he reads from his new graphic novel, “Hannibal the Great,” and discusses his work and his process. The South Orange Public Library is located at 65 Scotland Road in […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The women of the North Jersey Unit of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs will present a “Fabulous Jazz Brunch,” on Sunday, Oct. 23, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Essex House, 523 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. The brunch will feature exciting jazz and blues […]
ROSELAND, NJ — Eight local residents received awards in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest. Winners were awarded in adult and youth categories and were recognized on Saturday, Sept. 24, during the annual Fall Family Festival at the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Parks Photography […]