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From the Paper Mill Playhouse: The theater comes to you! Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Michael…
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to scout out some ways to…
From South Orange Performing Arts Center: With a can-do spirit that defies the isolation of “social distancing” Americans…
From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Freeholder President Brendan Gill and Vice President Wayne Richardson: Essex…
From Ani Ramen House: Montclair Hospitality Group, owners of Ani Ramen House, the popular group of New Jersey…
From McCarter Theatre Center: In response to the continuing situation regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), McCarter Theatre Center has announced the cancelation…
From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the birth of…
From SOPAC: Joining several theatres across the country in a musical message of joy, the South Orange Performing…
From the Montclair Art Museum: …
From Mayo Performing Arts Center: Stay engaged with the arts through the power of technology! Below are links to online…
From the Adventure Aquarium: Adventure Aquarium may be closed for now, but our commitment to the community is always our…
From Adventure Aquarium: Due to the quickly evolving global crisis caused by COVID-19, and for the health and wellbeing of…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The coronavirus has already had a devastating economic impact on America’s nonprofit arts…
From Summit Downtown During these challenging and constantly changing times, many downtown Summit businesses are remaining open! Most businesses, both…
From Bergen County Irish: 39th Annual Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, originally scheduled for March 15, has been rescheduled…
A Statement from Luna Stage: We are so grateful to all of you for supporting our…
From ADVENTURE AQUARIUM: While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Adventure Aquarium, we are committed to putting…
Mayo Performing Arts Center is suspending all public performances, classes and events through March 31 due to the…
Editor’s note: some parades have been postponed due to coronavirus concerns. Please check websites to confirm whether parades…
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. Where are you heading to get your Irish on? Local pubs are traditional, fun…
From Summit Downtown, Inc. Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is happy to announce that…
From the Montclair Art Museum: Montclair Art Museum (MAM) is proud to announce it has again achieved accreditation…
From South Orange Performing Arts Center: The South Orange Performing Arts Center brings Willie Nile, the hard-edged rocker…
From SOPAC: The Smithereens with Special Guest Vocalist Marshall Crenshaw to perform at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)…
From Somerset County Parks Commission: Continuing a tradition in the Northeast United States that was begun centuries ago by Native…
From Vanguard Theater Company: Vanguard Theater Company’s youngest thespians had the best closing show ever, when Lin-Manuel Miranda came to…
From [words] Bookstore: Maplewood’s independent bookseller [words] Bookstore will be hosting acclaimed author Ann Patchett on Monday, February 24 at 7:30…
From Luna Stage Update: In response to sold out opening weekend performances, Luna Stage has extended Dipti Bramhandkar’s American…
From the Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival Join us for our 23rd annual Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival January 18-26. These nine…
From Mayo Performing Arts Center: The rock musical RENT comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center for three performances, Friday, February…
[Editor’s note: This article was first published in January 2019. Contact the breweries directly to confirm updated information on hours.]…
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…
From SOPAC: The Herb & Milly Iris Gallery at the South Orange Performing Arts Center hosts JUST DANCE…, a new…
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…
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…
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 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…
From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public…
[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…
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…
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…
Art & Museums Festivals & Events
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…
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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…
