SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The last week of January will see the South Orange Performing Arts Center stage “A Good Farmer,” a play that explores the contributions of undocumented immigrants to the communities in which they live. From Jan. 24 until Feb. 4, the play will tell the story of a farm in upstate New […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Sophomore Rachel Favetta was named the winner of the eighth annual Poetry Out Loud competition at West Orange High School. Freshman Shanelle Chambliss was named first runner-up. Favetta’s performances of “The Albatross,” by Kate Bass, and George Gascoigne’s “And If I Did, What Then?” resonated with judges and audience members alike. […]
BURLINGTON, NJ — The ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and New Jersey State Council on the Arts recently opened the polls for the 2018 JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards. Celebrating the extraordinary work of New Jersey’s vital, vibrant and diverse cultural community for 10 years, the contest invites arts lovers to lend their support for their favorite […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Performing Arts Center’s Herb & Milly Iris Gallery will host a new exhibit from New Jersey artist Maeva Fouche featuring abstract paintings of influences that surround our everyday lives, yet remain in a subconscious context. Fouche’s show, “FORM,” on display Dec. 11 through Feb. 16, contains 15 pieces […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey will commemorate the silver anniversary of the South Orange B’nai B’rith Federation House, a 65-unit senior living community in South Orange on Monday, Dec. 11. The special event, open to the public, will take place during the South Orange Board of Trustees […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Following a presentation from Manitou Inc. regarding possibly merging the Maplewood and South Orange fire departments, representatives from the two towns unanimously agreed to move forward to achieve that vision. The presentation was given at a joint public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the South Orange Performing Arts […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The village of South Orange has long been known for its diverse stock of attractive residences lining peaceful, leafy streets. On Saturday, Oct. 14, the purchase of an admission ticket will afford an estimated 500 to 600 visitors a close-up view of the interiors and exteriors of eight astounding private houses […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Village held Newcomers Day at the South Orange Public Library on Sunday, Sept. 24. This annual event celebrates all that South Orange offers its residents, whether they’re recent arrivals or have been in the community for decades, and provides both information and fun to the newest villagers. Photos by […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Returning to South Orange, SouthNEXT, begins Friday, Oct. 6, with “KICKoff,” the annual three-floor cocktail party and creative extravaganza that fills the South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way. Over the weekend, SouthNEXT expands to include a new outdoor venue in the heart of the village center, where tented pavilions […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — For both seasoned viewers of classic films and those who enjoy social commentary from unique sources, there is something for everyone in the newest film series focusing on female directors at “La Cinematheque Film Club,” hosted by South Orange filmmaker Gerard Amsellem at the South Orange Performing Arts Center and the […]