EAST ORANGE, NJ — By the time he was in the fifth grade, Abba A. Onyeani — who is an eighth-grade English language arts teacher at Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts — knew he wanted to create and write about his own fantasy worlds. “I thought it was cool to […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — As part of its annual “Nights of 100 Dinners” fundraiser, this year Achieve proudly presents two fun and inspiring virtual cooking events hosted by chefs who are part of the South Orange–Maplewood School District community. Registration is open and all are welcome. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.achievefoundation.org. Join Achieve […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Special Dance Co., Columbia High School’s resident dance company for 51 years, is returning to the CHS stage after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic. The two shows will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14. Tickets can be purchased at www.specialdancecompany.com. “Our company […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Magic happened at Liberty Middle School in the form of a colorful production of “The Wizard of Oz” from April 28 through 30. Directed by Lisette Villalobos with vocal coaching by Craig Sanphy, the ebullient show contained all the songs and lines everyone has come to love from the classic movie. […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Approximately 100 students and 17 arts leaders will receive the prestigious New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education on Thursday, May 26. The Governor’s Award in Arts Education program was established in 1980, to celebrate artistic excellence and create visibility, awareness and appreciation for the impact that the arts have on […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Oratorio Society of New Jersey will be performing two of the most beloved works in the choral literature: Joseph Haydn’s “Missa in Angustiis,” also known as the “Lord Nelson Mass,” and Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” The concert will take place on Saturday, May 21, at 8 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 176 […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Twenty-two artists and artisans will converge on Warren Court, between University Place and South Orange Avenue in South Orange, on Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for a wonderful weekend of art, fun and community connection. Come discover emerging and established local artists, and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School sophomore Makayla Rivera will receive a New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education for 2022 at an awards ceremony on May 26. Rivera will receive her award for a poem. She was nominated by the NAACP of the Oranges and Maplewood’s ACT-SO Program for the Humanities following […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Chorale, one of the oldest community choruses in New Jersey, returns to a full concert program on Saturday, June 4, with its “With Grateful Hearts and Voices – Alleluia” concert at 3 p.m. at the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green, 147 Broad St. in Bloomfield. Selections of classical pieces, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Elijah Minton, aka the Art Alchemist, a West Orange High School graduate and up-and-coming urban artist, partnered with West Orange High School AP art students and the Nikhil Badlani Foundation to design “Hope,” a street mural to slow down traffic near Hazel Elementary School. The community was invited to join in […]