MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Trojan War elicits images of flashing swords and shining helmets, blood spilt and warriors killed — but what of the women? Mosaic Dance Theater Co., which is based in Glen Ridge, will answer this question with its new show, “Troy: Women & War,” which will be performed at the First Congregational […]
CHATHAM, NJ — On Saturday, May 21, Essex County residents Deborah McDougall and JéVanni Napoleon, of East Orange; Elaina Mann, of Livingston; Leonard Jasper, of Maplewood; Julia Schanen, of Montclair; Achunike Okafor, of Newark; Alexandre Jean, of Verona; and Nathaniel Vinoya, of West Orange, will graduate from Governor’s STEM Scholars, a program of the Research […]
BLOOMFIELD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Long before either Jake Pryor of Bloomfield or Brodie Snyder South Orange roamed the halls of Montclair Kimberley Academy, and also excelled as co-captains in both their scholastic sports, there have been many noted former athletes who became renowned actors. Johnny Weissmuller, who was one of the outstanding swimmers of his […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — More than 200 young people from grade school through high school involved with the Salvation Army NJ Corps Music & Creative Arts programs recently competed in the “Star Search” music and creative arts talent contest. Started in the 1990s to encourage arts and music development for young people, the contest highlights the […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — On Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vanguard Theater will host a pancake and waffle breakfast fundraiser to support scholarships for Vanguard’s Summerstock program. Chef June Williams has created a delicious menu of pancakes, waffles and more, and Vanguard’s talented Summerstock actors and alumni will be performing throughout the […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to participate in its 2022 fishing derbies. The free events will be held in seven locations in the Essex County Parks system. “Our fishing derbies are an excellent opportunity for our children to enjoy the historic Essex County […]
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 — Following up a successful football season last fall, South Orange resident Jordan Fishback continues his strong junior year at Montclair Kimberley Academy as a standout defenseman this spring for the Cougars lacrosse team. Fishback entered recent action with a pair of goals and 34 ground balls for MKA which has put […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange residents Evan Grossman and Liam Hall are helping to lead the Montclair Kimberley Academy boys lacrosse team, serving as two of the quad captains for the Cougar laxmen who have been going through the rigors of a challenging season against one of the stronger schedules faced by any Non-Public […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — In its first in-person production since 2019, Mosaic Dance Theater Company’s production of “Troy: Women & War” will be presented at the First Congregational Church, 40 S. Fullerton Ave. in Montclair, on Saturday, May 21, at 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 22, at 3 p.m., with an artist talkback after each performance. […]