SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — During the monotony of the earliest stages of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, South Orange native and musician David W. Jacobsen decided to read some of his old journals. Two years later, he turned his old words into new art in the form of an album centered on his hometown. “Imprint” was […]
CALDWELL, NJ — The music department at Caldwell University will present its annual Christmas Spectacular concert on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., in the Student Center auditorium on campus, 120 Bloomfield Ave. in Caldwell. The university chorale will perform songs, including “Carol of the Bells,” Tomás Luis de Victoria’s “O Magnum Mysterium” and the […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Gas Lamp Players will present the full-length musical “Elf” for its holiday show this year and its director, Kristy Graves, does not want anyone mistakenly thinking it is a shortened junior version. “It’s the adult main stage show,” she said in a recent interview with The Glen Ridge Paper. “We […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Hear how Christmas may have been celebrated in England during the time of King Arthur and beyond at Montclair Early Music’s annual Christmas concert, “Christmas in King Arthur’s Court,” on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 73 S. Fullerton Ave. in Montclair. Tickets may be purchased at […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In a whimsical change of pace, the West Orange High School theater department presented “Alice in Wonderland” as its fall play from Nov. 18 through 20. The classic Lewis Carroll tale was brought to life with humor, wit and the usual wacky characters that populated Carroll’s tale of Alice, a young […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli and the Nutley Board of Commissioners have announced plans to host one of Nutley’s oldest traditions: the annual holiday Christmas tree and menorah lighting. The entire community is invited to attend the township’s official kickoff of the holiday season. The annual celebration will take place on Sunday, […]
MADISON, NJ — The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey concludes its 60th anniversary season with its final main stage production of William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Last seen at STNJ in 2009, Jason King Jones directs one of the Bard’s most celebrated comedies just in time for the holidays. Veteran company members Jon Barker, Jeffrey M. […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The 100th Monkey Foundation will present “Busking for Humans: A Fundraiser for Toni’s Kitchen in Montclair and the 100th Monkey Holiday Party” upstairs at Tierney’s Tavern, 136-138 Valley Road in Montclair, on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 7 to 11 p.m., and featuring the 100th Monkey Buskers. Performers include Chris Bolger, Jim Collins, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, SOMA Brewing Co. brought its popular Oktoberfest at The Woodland in Maplewood back to the community on Saturday, Oct. 1. Hundreds of people of all ages turned out to enjoy the free event that included music, arts and crafts, and food and drink — and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — New York artist and street muralist Andrea von Bujdoss, aka “Queen Andrea,” has left her mark on West Orange High School with a new mural promoting mental health and self-care awareness. West Orange High School art teacher Nicole Krulik was approached earlier in the year by the high school administration to […]