EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange 3rd Ward council members Quilla Talmadge and Ted Green are once again teaming up with their 4th Ward counterparts to host the eighth annual Summer Jam Music Fest on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Elmwood Park. According to Green, this year’s event will feature house […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Wyclef Jean, a former resident of East Orange and hip-hop music producer and rapper of The Fugees rap group, returned to his hometown Aug. 11 and 12, to shoot a music video for his new solo record, “Hendricks,” in his former residence on South Clinton Street, a location he and his […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Daughters of Israel will host a benefit Casino Night on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crystal Plaza, 305 West Northfield Road in Livingston. Admission is charged. For more information or to sign up, visit http://daughtersofisrael.org/CasinoNight/.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Author Lisa Cocca will lead a discussion about her first published novel, “Providence,” on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the “Books and Bites” discussion group hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County. “Providence” — the story of four generations of females forging a relationship built on need, love and respect […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The “Concert for Brendan” returns for its third year on Friday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m. at the Wellmont Theatre, 5 Seymour St. in Montclair. This year, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes will headline, with band Suyat as the opener. As in the past, the evening will be kicked off with […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The National Park Service invites visitors of all ages to join in the celebration of its 100th birthday on Aug. 25. Thomas Edison National Historical Park at 211 Main St. will host a weeklong centennial event, with the visitor center remaining open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Hilton Neighborhood Association will hold its annual “Dinner at the Diner” on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 P.M. at the Park Wood Diner, 1958 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood. Each person orders from the menu, pays for his/her own meal and enjoys a dessert, compliments of the Park Wood. Spend an evening […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Performing Arts Center unveils the latest in its rotating series of visual art exhibitions in the Herb & Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC. On view from Sept. 8 through Dec. 8, is “Politico: Art & The Humanities,” an exhibit that explores the cultural influence of politics and the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The sixth annual Stop For Nikhil 5K Run/Walk to remember those who died and to honor those who have been seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes will be Sunday, Sept. 18, at West Orange High School. Funds raised will support the Nikhil Badlani Foundation’s ongoing programs to promote traffic safety awareness […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Join your neighbors, community, family and friends at the third annual New Jersey Children’s Alliance Heroes for Children 5K Family Fun Run/Walk at the South Mountain Recreation Complex Clipper Pavilion in West Orange on Saturday, Oct. 1. Be a superhero for the children of New Jersey at this fun, family-friendly charity […]