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Turtle Back Zoo Announces Birth Of Baby Amur Leopard

From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the birth of a female Amur leopard cub at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. The cub, named Nadya, was born on Friday, March 13th. The birth of the cub has great significance because the Amur leopard species is classified as critically endangered. “During these difficult times, it’s nice to share some good news. We welcome newborn cub Nadya to our zoo family and look forward to watching her grow,” DiVincenzo said. “Nadya’s birth demonstrates the important role zoos have in helping to strengthen the population of endangered animals around the world and raising the awareness about conservation and the importance of animals. I commend our Turtle Back staff for the care and attention they are giving Nadya,” he added. Nadya, whose name means “filled with hope” in Russian, is the first cub born for her parents, mother Annika and father Valeri. She was 540 grams and 9 inches long, with a 5-inch tail at birth and is expected to grow to be 55 and 90 pounds and 3 to 6 feet long, with a 2- to 3-foot tail. Mom Annika had been […]

Animals & Pets Family & Kids

March 27, 2020

SOPAC Lights Up Marquee with Beatles Message of Love, Joins Theaters Across the US to Lift Spirits

From SOPAC: Joining several theatres across the country in a musical message of joy, the South Orange Performing Arts Center recently posted the title of the Beatles’ iconic hit song “All You Need Is Love” on its marquee. The performing arts center was looking for ways to communicate with patrons in the area during its COVID-19 mandated closure and thought that a simple message of love would lift spirits and remind people of the inspiration that music and great artists bring to the world. We all can use a positive message as we try to keep our spirits up during these difficult times. What better way to do that than to invoke one of the most enduring songs of one of the most beloved rock bands of all time?” said Executive Director Craig Sumberg. “We look to songwriters, poets, and other visionaries to help us get through tough times with inspiration and beauty. We look forward to opening SOPAC’s doors again in the not-too-distant future and welcoming great artists back to our stage.” “We hope this continues to spread across the country as we are reminded of the importance of loving each other through trying circumstances, and the power of […]

Community Music Theater & Dance

March 27, 2020

Montclair Art Museum Calls for Public Support in Light of COVID-19

From the Montclair Art Museum: How you can support the Montclair Art Museum: Please consider making a donation to MAM that will allow us to survive these trying times, remain strong, and reopen when circumstances allow Become a member, or if you’re already a part of the MAM Family, please renew Stay connected to the Museum on social media @MAMmontclair Contact your legislators to urge them to provide critical support for museums. The American Alliance of Museums is urging the U.S. Congress to include at least $4 billion for nonprofit museums in COVID-19 (coronavirus) economic relief legislation to provide emergency assistance through June.

Art & Museums Community

March 27, 2020

MPAC Presents Virtual Arts Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

From Mayo Performing Arts Center: Stay engaged with the arts through the power of technology! Below are links to online streaming events and resources that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. MUSIC: Country: ACM Presents: “Our Country” on CBS – Sunday, April 5 at 8:00 pm ET Willie Nelson: American Outlaw on A&E – Sunday, April 12 at 8:00 pm ET Melissa Etheridge Live Stream – Daily, 6:00 pm ET Classical: WQXR List of Virtual Classical Concerts New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Virtual Catalog Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Livestreams Berlin Philharmonic Digital Concert Hall Jazz: Cannonball Adderley Live in Germany 1963 Jazz at Lincoln Center Livestreams Various genres: NPR List of Virtual Concerts Social Distancing Festival Brian Wilson in ‘In My Room,’ a New IGTV Music Series The United States Army Field Band Virtual Concert Series NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts NJArts.net’s Songs to See Us Through Children’s music: The Hootenanny Daily Children’s Music Class – Daily, 1:00 pm ET Laurie Berkner Band Facebook Live Concerts – Daily, 10:00 am ET Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could – Saturdays, 11:00 am ET Laurie Berkner Children’s Music Videos Children’s Music Concerts From Across The Globe THEATRE: Live Streams: New Victory Theatre Daily Arts […]

Art & Museums Indoor Fun Music Theater & Dance

March 27, 2020

Enjoy the Adventure Aquarium From Home with Online Resources and Educational Fun

From the Adventure Aquarium: Adventure Aquarium may be closed for now, but our commitment to the community is always our priority. We are excited to offer you online resources, educational fun, and at home family entertainment for the coming days. Below you will discover what Adventure Aquarium will be sharing daily on our social media channels. Daily Everyday we will be posting on social media fun and educational activities for your child. From word searches to coloring sheets, all worksheets are printable and can be found on our Kid’s Activities page. Mondays, Noon Introducing Adventure Aquarium’s new children’s book club, Cliff’s Picks. Cliff, our beloved senior penguin, will pick a new book to read aloud to a group of his penguin friends. Cliff’s books will feature some of the best children’s books related to aquatic and animal life. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. Every Tuesday and Thursdays our biologists will be answering your questions about your favorite animals at Adventure Aquarium. Ask your questions on Facebook and our biologists will answer! Wednesdays and Fridays, Noon Watch as our biologists feed our hippos, sharks, and penguins. Sorry, we can’t promise good table manners! More to come! Check in often on adventureaquarium.com and social media for […]

Family & Kids Indoor Fun Sports camps

March 26, 2020

Adventure Aquarium’s Doors Will Remain Closed until May Due to COVID-19

From Adventure Aquarium: Due to the quickly evolving global crisis caused by COVID-19, and for the health and wellbeing of our employees and guests, Adventure Aquarium is temporarily closed. We are hoping to open in May, however, we will follow the direction of public health officials and reopen when allowed. For our loyal Members, we will be extending your membership by the number of days we are closed and adding additional benefits which will be announced as we get closer to a firm opening date. You are very important to our Aquarium and our employees, so rest assured we will take care of you and your family. We really can’t wait to see you! We will continue to monitor this developing situation, consult with medical experts and follow official recommendations from public health officials and will communicate additional updates as they occur on our website, adventureaquarium.com, and on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. We thank our extended Adventure Aquarium family for their understanding and compassion for one another as we work together to navigate this crisis. ABOUT ADVENTURE AQUARIUM Adventure Aquarium is just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront and features one-of-a-kind exhibits with more than 15,000 aquatic species throughout two million gallons […]

Community Family & Kids Health & Wellness

March 24, 2020

SOPAC Urges Congressional Support for the Arts During the COVID-19 Outbreak

From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The coronavirus has already had a devastating economic impact on America’s nonprofit arts sector—financial losses to date are estimated to be $3.2 billion. Since the first U.S. case was reported on January 20, cancellations and closings have been reported in thousands of communities spanning all 50 states. In order to support the sector at this vital time, request that your members of Congress include $4 billion to help offset the losses of the nonprofit arts industry, and expand eligibility through additional federal programs to ensure artists, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in the creative economy can utilize business interruption relief. In a national survey by Americans for the Arts, 91% of responding arts organizations indicated that they have cancelled one or more events. Many arts organizations have closed their doors for months to come. More than one-third of respondents expect to make reductions in staff; 26% have already reduced their creative workforce. These estimates are based on more than 3,000 respondents to an Americans for the Arts nationwide COVID-19 impact survey, and then further extrapolation of those data nationally using IRS data about nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. The survey is ongoing, and these […]

Art & Museums Community Health & Wellness Music Theater & Dance

March 23, 2020