Young people with disabilities and special needs enjoyed a fun-filled, high-energy morning of activities at West Orange High School at the annual “Move the Spectrum” event. There were cross curriculum activities in sports, art, music, entertainment, games, a DJ, glitter tattoos, and special guests. Activities were planned by coordinator Ryan Patscher. Markus Fonvil assisted in […]
More than 70 students from West Orange schools came to Town Hall to help spread a message of love via chalk art. Chalk the Walk was the start of the 8th Annual Love + Unity Fest, produced by Carl Brister — Grammy nominated artist and founder of Music Village — in partnership with West Orange […]
Love+Unity Week is underway in West Orange. The week-long event includes masterclasses, workshops, and presentations that have been curated to promote diversity, inclusion, love and unity in the community through the arts, according to organizer Carl Brister. A Poetry/Short Essay Showcase was held to support the message of Love+Unity. Students from grades 6-12 submitted essays […]
WEST ORANGE — A Ladies Gaelic Football league has been formed with its home base in West Orange. The Essex Shillelaghs Gaelic Athletic Association has announced the formation of the league, following the launch of its Youth Gaelic Football League this past year, along with nationwide enthusiasm for women’s athletics. Gaelic football, a sport deeply […]
Alzheimer’s New Jersey held a walk on Sunday, May 5, at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange. Ken Zaentz, president and CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey, spoke to participants, and Alex Lee, a news reporter for WPIX-TV, emceed the event. Marissa Tufaro, from Morris Plains, sang the national anthem. Jay Alford, an Orange native and […]
Twenty-five delegates from China recently visited West Orange as part of a cross country tour to promote good will and enhance the relationship between the Chinese and the American people. West Orange Public Relations Commissioner Josie Velez arranged the visit with the American African Asian Chamber of Commerce of Flushing N.Y. Michael Leung, president of […]
The Love+Unity Week begins on Monday, May 13. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Chalk The Walk will take place at West Orange Town Hall, 66 Main St. Hosted by Councilwoman Tammy Williams, the community is invited to create sidewalk chalk drawings with messages of Love +Unity while enjoying music and a special performance by […]
Big talent was showcased on a small scale. The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) recently held the opening reception for “UNTITLED Small Works” at the West Orange Arts Center Gallery and Gift Shoppe at 551 Valley Road. The exhibit featured the work of 23 artists: Kim Alexander-Cook, George Anderson, Luis Alves, Andrei Averbuch, Balkrishna, Tina […]
“Trauma” is a melancholy song about fear, stemming from a dark childhood experience. It’s a true story about Carl Brister’s first-hand experience of sexual abuse as a child. “I processed it over time,” Brister said. “When I wrote the song, I came to understand that often traumatic situations relegate us to stay in dark and […]
A West Orange resident will be among those competing in the USA Gymnastics Development Program National Championship May 9-12 in Florida. Alana Walker, 17, a homeschooled student who has committed to Stanford University and their women’s gymnastics team, competes with the Boonton-based North Stars Gymnastics Academy. Walker was one of 12 from the academy to […]