MAPLEWOOD, NJ — With both sadness and optimism, the organizers of Maplewoodstock have announced that the annual music festival is being postponed to Oct. 2 and 3. “While we are all encouraged by the fact that vaccines are now being rolled out, we are also concerned about the variants that are surfacing,” the Maplewoodstock Volunteer […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The opening of Glen Ridge High School for in-person classes was delayed to late October because of HVAC upgrades amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, so the GRHS marching band has been using the school as “a big closet,” according to director Darren Gage. Their instruments and equipment are being stored in […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Orchestra officially announced its fall season with plans to broadcast concerts from the South Orange Performing Arts Center in October and the Van Vleck House & Gardens in November. All concerts and programs will be available for virtual viewing. For more information, visit www.montclairorchestra.org. With arts organizations across the country […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The i19 Gallery has a new show, “20/20 Abstraction,” that will run online through Nov. 31 at i19gallery.com. “20/20 is normally associated with clear vision, however, this year has been abstracted: a global pandemic, racial unrest, environmental catastrophes, a nation divided. We are all affected by these events,” the […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra will present a two-session series titled “The Cult of Conducting.” Artistic Director Warren Cohen, of South Orange, will share his insights with an overview of orchestral conducting during the past three centuries. He will answer such questions as: Why do orchestras need conductors? How has conducting […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Heralded guitarist Stephane Wrembel has announced Django A Gogo 2020 will be at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood, on Thursday, Nov. 19; Friday, Nov. 20; and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. Django A Gogo 2020 celebrates the music and life of legendary musician and composer Django Reinhardt; it is […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The award-winning West Orange High School Marching Mountaineers debuted their fall routine at the home opener on Oct. 2, bringing cheers from the crowd. Featuring the music of Queen, the band opened with “Don’t Stop Me Now” and ended with “We Will Rock You.” They plan to add more material to […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County dog owners are invited to display their creativity and participate in Strut Your Mutt, Essex County’s annual Canine Halloween Costume Parade and Contest. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, pre-registration of all entries is required; there will be no in-person registration on the day of the parades. To register, visit […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Tyrone Corbett is well-known at West Orange High School as the former Digital Music Club adviser, but most of the community may not know what a superstar they have in their midst. Corbett’s musical career spans more than 30 years and includes experiences as a singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, record executive […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage’s Voting Writes Project continues this month with world premiere plays, films, a concept album and a costume party. Luna commissioned these myriad interactive events to inspire civic engagement in the November 2020 election. All events are free and open to the public via interactive livestream on Luna Stage’s Facebook […]