NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley resident Jess Appel has just finished starring in the off-Broadway play “Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares” at the historic Gene Frankel Theatre in Manhattan. Appel played the roles of Owl, Cactus and Jaguar in the story, which centers on a young Salvadoran American girl named Maya coming of age in Phoenix, […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, will host a book launch event for local author Melanie Conklin’s third novel, “A Perfect Mistake,” on Tuesday, July 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. This event is encouraged for children 8 and older. Conklin will read from her new book and lead […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 34th running of Bloomfield’s Tom Fleming Sunset Classic returns Thursday night, June 30. Registration for the races and packet pickup starts at 5 p.m. at Foley Field, with the first event, the kids sprints, beginning at 6:30 p.m. “As always, residents should be mindful of street closures on the day of […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Studio Montclair celebrates its 25th anniversary by presenting “State of the Art 2022” as the inaugural event at its spacious new venue, the Leach Gallery. The Leach Gallery is located at 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. “State of the Art 2022” is SMI’s annual member exhibit, featuring the work of more than 180 […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Irvington High School marching band, the East Orange Silver Steppers and dancers from Concepts in Choreography in Orange performed at the Essex County Commissioners’ inaugural Juneteenth Jam, celebrating the holiday that was signed into law by President Joe Biden last year to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Two years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, photographer Cassandra Saint-Jean couldn’t do her job the way she normally would have. She and her husband had previously worked together shooting events and clients, but working from home wasn’t possible for them. So Saint-Jean looked to a new creative […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Center celebrates Juneteenth with performers Lynette Sheard and the James Austin Jr. Trio. Photos Courtesy of Patricia Mitrano
MONTCLAIR, NJ — As part of Montclair Early Music’s mission to bring history to life through music, MEM is presenting “Jubilee,” an interdisciplinary program that traces the history of African American music and dance from Africa to Colonial times to the present. Isaac Watts introduced European hymns to the enslaved population. In turn, they incorporated […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the upcoming season at its Renee Foosaner Art Gallery. The four exhibitions have been designed to thematically complement the theater’s mainstage productions, and there will be a separate open call for each show. “Paper Mill is thrilled to continue the curated art exhibitions we began this year. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At a time when many families are still struggling from the economic impact of COVID-19, the pastor of St. Joseph Church in Maplewood and the director of communications for the Archdiocese of Newark are combining their artistic gifts for a fundraiser to help those in need. “Music, Murals, & Mercy,” which will […]