Yearly Archives: 2019
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Good news for fans of fine dining: world-renowned chef David Burke has opened David Burke at Orange Lawn, at
From Mayo Performing Arts Center: MPAC presents a full lineup of events for its 25th Anniversary season, ranging from world…
If you thought VC Chickering’s first novel Nookietown was controversial, wait until you get…
From sidewalk tables just right for people watching, elegant patio dining under the stars, to decks with an ocean view…
Summer is the perfect time to attend local festivals and fairs and enjoy the fresh air, entertainment and delicious food.…
From Maplewoodstock: Maplewoodstock, in its sixteenth year, will be full of energy as it presents power…
From South Orange Village Center Alliance: Join us under the Gazebo on Fridays for Jazz on Sloan and in Spiotta…
From the Maplewood-South Orange Book Festival: The third annual Maplewood-South Orange Book Festival returns to the Woodland in Maplewood the…
From North Jersey Pride: North Jersey Pride, the nonprofit dedicated to promoting equality, acceptance, and respect…
Have you seen the racing flags downtown? Summit Downtown, Inc. is hosting the annual gathering of the Cars &…
Editor’s note: this article was first published in August, 2018. Check with individual parks for opening days and hours. Picture…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) kicked off its Spring…
From Under Cover Music Fest: The second annual Under Cover Music Fest is back, bigger and better than before. On…
On Monday, May 27, many NJ towns will celebrate Memorial Day and pay tribute to those who have served our…
From Resorts Casino Hotel: Resorts Casino Hotel, which rests on the northern end of the famed Atlantic City boardwalk, is…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: We are delighted to announce the cast of American Theater Group’s production of The…
This article was first published in April 2018; it has been updated. Tucked away in between Old Short…
From Downtown Somerville: …
From Somerset County Park Commission: The Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable and the…
This Saturday hundreds of people will head to The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ eager to hear intimate stories about motherhood…
From MPAC: Black Violin is coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center May 16th! Black Violin is led by…
Family Fun Night will once again transform Beechwood Road and Bank Street into a carnival-themed kid…
It’s time for MayFest again! This big, festive annual street fair returns to Springfield Avenue in Maplewood on Sunday, May…
From Cinnaholic: There is good news for New Jersey residents with a sweet tooth. Cinnaholic, the gourmet cinnamon roll bakery…
Nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset County is the stately historic estate of…
The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) will honor a milestone with its 40th Anniversary Concert and Gala on Sunday, May…
After the winter, it’s a delight to see bright bursts of color as gardens bloom back to life. Whether you’re…
From MPAC: Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard- rocking Blackhearts,…
From the South Orange Village Center Alliance: Downtown South Orange will draw more than a thousand residents and…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: “Magic Ship cuts a path between beauty and meaning … Mountain…
From the Newark Arts Festival: The Newark Arts Festival (NAF), powered by Prudential and produced by Newark Arts, celebrates its…
From MPAC: Double Dare Live — featuring original host Marc Summers and his beloved sidekick Robin Russo — will play…
The Garden State Horse Show, produced by the Junior Essex Troop, will kick off at its new home, Hamilton…
Updated April 20, 2019: Village Brewing celebrated its official opening April 19, 2019. Call 908-333-2990 to make a reservation for…
From the Maplewood Department of Cultural Affairs: Beginning April 23, an elite group of virtuoso guitarists from around the globe will…
From MPAC: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Sunday, June 23 at 7:30 pm
From Penguin Random House Publishing: New York Times bestselling author Chris Pavone is setting out on a country-wide tour for his…
From Elusive Sounds: Maplewood residents Charles Maggio and Jennifer Klein are hosting the first semiannual Maplewood Record…
From MPAC: Join MPAC as it celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season Opening Night!
Between egg hunts and baskets overflowing with chocolate treats, it often seems like…
“April is the cruelest month,” T.S. Eliot wrote nearly 100 years ago — and spring break without anything planned can…
Does dining out sometimes leave you stressed out? This might be just the ticket. Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen…
From the South Orange Village Center Alliance: Food-lovers are spoiled for choice in South Orange’s downtown district, and…
Spring has sprung! That means that it’s time to brunch, egg hunt, ride horses, take a train and even skydive…
Spring is here, with summer close behind, and as everyone knows, great weather and cocktails go hand-in-hand. So why not…
From Summit Downtown, Inc. Summit Design District is ready to help with your Spring design projects! Mark your calendars for…
From State Theatre New Jersey: State Theatre New Jersey presents RENT – 20th Anniversary Tour for three performances on Tuesday, April 2 at 8pm,…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: A crescendo of Spanish romance will soon descend upon the Loft…
From The South Orange-Maplewood Adult School What’s Likely Stories? It’s great performers reading great fiction in front of…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: Cyrille Aimée brings her acclaimed show A Sondheim Adventure to the South Orange…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The season at SOPAC continues with Nimbus performing at South…
Melissa Etheridge has come a long way since her first success as a singer/songwriter in 1988. With…
From the South Orange Village Center Alliance, the Village of South Orange, and the South Orange Arts Advisory Council:
Pet lovers, rejoice: New Jersey boasts a plethora of accommodations that welcome pets in towns and cities throughout the Garden…
From the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School: Film critic Stephen Whitty returns to the Adult School on Wednesday, April…
Even though spring is on the horizon, we’re still feeling the winter chill here in the Garden State. We have…
Who needs to travel to New Orleans when Mardi Gras celebrations are taking place all over the Garden State? Whether…
From American Theater Group/SOPAC: American Theater Group, SOPAC’s professional Equity theatre company in-residence, announces auditions for non-Equity actors for the musicalThe Bridges…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: Plainfield native Alexis Morrast is a 17-year-old musical phenomenon who…
From The Wellmont: The Glitter Ball: A Dance Floor Celebration Of Soul, R&B, and Funk featuring live music from Joe…
Cabin fever can be common in Northeast winters, but if you live in New Jersey, fear not! Here are 10…
With the Summit Gift Card, you can support local Summit businesses while giving a great gift to that special someone. The…
From Rent Party: Rent Party announced that Shemekia Copeland, plus special guests Shark Hat, will play at the…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: This month SOPAC is proud to launch MEMBERSHIP 2020, a membership drive with the…
Did you miss Rent Live, which aired, yes, live on FOX on January 27? No worries! You can now watch the production — adapted…
From the Mayo Performing Arts Center:
Be careful what you wish for. Last year, I complained that the Oscar broadcast was too long. I kvetched…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: (SOUTH ORANGE, February 22, 2019) Saturday Night Live featured player and comedy superstar…
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so why not get out and celebrate this Irish holiday at any…
Looking for some pre-St. Patrick’s Day fun? In the days leading up to March 17, there are a host of…
The fruit bowls craze shows no signs of waning, especially in the Garden State. Maplewood just welcomed Bonji Bowls, the…
The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has once again been nominated by Jersey Arts for a…
Are you a musician or street performer? Here’s your chance to bring your talents to audiences in one of…
From the Somerset County Park Commission: Individuals looking for brisk weekly walk are invited to join…
From Somerset County Park Commission: Somerset County Park Commission Leonard J. Buck Garden will begin celebrating the coming of Spring…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: La Cinematheque: Chinese Film Series This new film series will explore important films…
From the Hopewell Theater in Hopewell, NJ: An undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood’s quintessential statement on love and romance,…
Planning a creative, romantic marriage proposal has become pretty much par for the course (horse?) these days. For those lovebirds…
Garden State Kitchen, a brand-new commercial kitchen, incubator and co-working space, gives food entrepreneurs a place to cook –…
From Six Flags: Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, announces a second major addition for…
From The Borgata: Join ‘Sopranos’ stars Michael Imperioli, Vincent Pastore and Steve Schirripa along with Sinatra tribute…
From The Stone Pony: To celebrate forty-five years since opening its doors and becoming one of the world’s best-known music venues,…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Patti Stanger, star and executive producer of “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” brings…
Andre Braugher is sitting in Dressing Room #1 at South Orange Performing Arts Center. His striking acting oeuvre ranges from…
From The Chocolate Expo: It’s all about chocolate, food and fun at The Chocolate
From Listen to Your Mother North Jersey: Do you have something to say about MOTHERHOOD? Is this your year to…
The Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival will take place from Jan. 19-27. Visitors have a chance to take…
Calling all bacon fans! Baconfest 2019 is happening at Zeppelin Hall in Jersey City through Jan. 27.
The idea of a Dry January has taken hold with many — as people debate the pros…
The New Jersey restaurant scene continues to heat up, with new eateries both high-end and casual to check out this…
One of the amazing things about New Jersey is the wide range of outdoor activities available within a reasonably short…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: American Theater Group proudly announces the World Premiere production of Tell Them…
From the SOMA Coalition on Race: South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race presents the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King,…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: Jan 12: The Phantom Tollbooth (Kids ‘N Family Performance) Milo unexpectedly receives a…
From Essex County Executive DiVincenzo: A variety of programs are being offered at the Essex County Environmental Center during the month…
If you’re looking for a fun and challenging indoor activity to “escape” the winter doldrums, consider an interesting adventure that…
This article originally was published on Jan. 18, 2018. By mid-winter most New Jersey residents are ready for a break…
