Yearly Archives: 2019
If you think this was a bad year for movies, I think you’re seeing the wrong movies. Yes, it’s hard…
Cabin fever can be common in Northeast winters, but if you live in New Jersey, fear not! Here are 10…
From MPAC: New Jersey Ballet’s seasonal presentation of the holiday classic Nutcracker comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center for 14…
It’s that time of year again! Start the holiday season the Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular…
As you walk into South Orange’s tony new Bistro D’Azur you feel a piece of the south…
From SOPAC: The Herb & Milly Iris Gallery at the South Orange Performing Arts Center hosts JUST DANCE…, a new…
This article originally was published on Jan. 18, 2018. By mid-winter most New Jersey residents are ready for a break…
It’s not just a new year, it’s a whole new decade! To mark this momentous occasion, NJ Next has assembled…
The Seth Boyden PTA invites the greater South Orange-Maplewood community to get ahead of those holiday food fests by firing…
You don’t have to hop a plane to Germany to indulge in homemade brats, sausages, schnitzels, and strudels. These 10…
From SOPAC: Five-time Grammy Award winner and preeminent Jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves brings her unique Jazz and R&B stylings to…
Luna Stage’s critically acclaimed World Premiere of Jenny Lyn Bader’s Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library will extend…
What’s better than brunch? How about brunch with live music? The Cassidy Bar + Kitchen in Maplewood is now featuring Live…
From SOPAC: Tony Award-winning tap phenomenon Savion Glover (Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk, Shuffle Along) makes…
Bartenders from some of New Jersey’s top restaurants shared fall cocktail recipes with NJ NEXT that are as colorful and…
It’s apple season! Whether you like pies, cider, donuts, the simple thrill of picking the forbidden fruit, or all of…
From the Village of South Orange: The Seton Village Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival is returning October 18th, 2019…
From RoseComm : All My Friends, the ownership group behind Summit House in Summit, New Jersey, this fall will open…
Is there anything cheerier than a sunflower? How about over 40 acres filled with them? Holland…
From Luna Stage: Luna Stage kicks off their new American Voices Series (and the 2019-2020 season) with Soo Jin…
From SOPAC: Now celebrating their 45th anniversary, Sweet Honey In The Rock® is an all-woman, African-American
From the Robert J. Miller Oysterfest for Melanoma Awareness Committee: Each September over the last five years, there have been…
The Maplewood Village Alliance (MVA) will host its 8th Annual Art Walk & Music Fest on Sunday, September…
From Summit Downtown: Summit’s family-favorite fall event is back, with an exciting new twist: a Beer and Wine Garden! From…
From SOVCA: The South Orange Village Center Alliance (SOVCA) announced that everyone’s favorite day of play is coming back to…
From sidewalk tables just right for people watching, elegant patio dining under the stars, to decks with an ocean view…
From the Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood: Our 17th Annual Newstead 5K will be happening on September 21…
As everyone knows, great weather and cocktails go hand-in-hand. So why not enjoy a beverage while basking in the sun,…
The beloved noodle chain Ani Ramen House is opening up three new NJ outposts this fall, at locations in…
From Maplewood Arts & Culture: Join us for the 3rd annual Maplewood Porchfest – Sunday,…
From MPAC: Join MPAC as it celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season Opening Night!
From Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival: The ninth Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival will be held on the Green on…
James Beard award-winner-David Burke has expanded restaurant empire this year, opening David Burke at Orange Lawn in…
From Somerset County Park Commission: The Somerset County Park Commission Free Summer Concert Series at Duke Island Park on Old…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has been awarded a…
From Morristown National Historical Park News: Dusk is when the bats come out! Nine species of bats call New Jersey…
Summer is the perfect time to attend local festivals and fairs and enjoy the fresh air, entertainment and delicious food.…
From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public…
This article was originally posted in January 2018. Going on vacation is exhilarating, but that expression on your dog’s face…
Beach season is finally here and New Jersey’s 130 miles of gorgeous shoreline beckon. While sun and surf are good…
[Editor’s note: this article was originally published in August 2018] A change of scenery is good for the soul. If…
From FestivalNet: The 44th Annual Rutherford Labor Day Street Fair — which historically attracts 25,000–30,000 attendees — is now not…
From Warren County Farmers’ Fair: The Balloon Festival at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair in Warren County New Jersey alone…
From SOPAC: South Orange Performing Arts Center has announced its 2019-2020 schedule of events (as of July 18): Aug 10:…
From Maplewoodstock: Maplewoodstock, in its sixteenth year, will be full of energy as it presents power…
On Sunday, July 14, Maplewoodstock will present the modern soul sounds of Sister Sparrow and…
Maplewoodstock, in its sixteenth year, will be full of energy as it presents power bands
From MPAC: With his roots firmly planted in bluegrass and honky tonk music, Dwight Yoakam continues to bring his own…
Editor’s note: this article was first published in August, 2018. Check with individual parks for opening days and hours. Picture…
Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) will host Summit’s 11th Annual Restaurant Week from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 28. Over…
Too hot to cook? Looking for a new restaurant to try for lunch or dinner? Main 233…
From MPAC: Mayo Performing Arts Center presents free summer movies throughout July and August. Tickets will be available at the…
From the Maplewood 4th of July Committee: Join us for a full day of festivities in Memorial Park, with live…
From Branchburg Sports Complex: On Monday, June 24th we will be hosting a Football…
From The Field Kitchen: Join Farm & Fork Society, SOMA Brewing Company, and The Fox & Falcon on July…
From Wellmont Theater: World-famous comic, Chelsea Handler, is set to bring her sit-down comedy show, “Life Will Be…
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 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 &…
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…
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…
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…
