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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…
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The Garden State Horse Show, produced by the Junior Essex Troop, will kick off at its new home, Hamilton…
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…
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…
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…
From the South Orange Village Center Alliance, the Village of South Orange, and the South Orange Arts Advisory Council:
From the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School: Film critic Stephen Whitty returns to the Adult School on Wednesday, April…
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…
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:
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: (SOUTH ORANGE, February 22, 2019) Saturday Night Live featured player and comedy superstar…
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…
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…
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,”…
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…
Calling all bacon fans! Baconfest 2019 is happening at Zeppelin Hall in Jersey City through Jan. 27.…
The New Jersey restaurant scene continues to heat up, with new eateries both high-end and casual to check out this…
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…
From Victoria Carter: Are you looking for something cultural, inspiring, and fun to do with the whole family? If you…
What are the best ways to ring in 2019 with the whole family? New Jersey has lots of kid-friendly New…
As Christmas Day draws to a close, many parents are faced with the age-old Holiday dilemma: What do we do…
Don’t feel like trekking into Times Square to huddle with the masses? No need! New Jersey has plenty of ways…
From the Turtle Back Zoo: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is recruiting volunteers for the 2019 Docent Class.…
December 5, 2018 is the 85th anniversary of Prohibition being repealed. Why not mark…
Editor’s note: Amy Hughes owns Salvage Style and is an owner of Maplewood Mercantile in Maplewood. This article was…
From Somerset County Tourism: The Sixth Annual Salute to Tourism Awards Program will be held on Friday, January…
From Seton Hall University: Seton Hall University’s WSOU 89.5 FM announces its programming line-up for the 2018 Christmas…
From Blue Moon Entertainment: Blue Moon Entertainment presents a night filled with live music for its Christmas and Holiday…
From White Eagle Hall: Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) brings Cocktail Hour: The Show, by New York City-based company Ballets with…
You really don’t need extra incentives to dine at Verjus Restaurant in Maplewood. The cozy…
From Red Bank River Center: If you’re spending the holidays with…
Asbury Park Announces ‘From Asbury With Love’ 007 Theme as its Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Grand Arcade…
From the Somerset County Park Commission: The Somerset County Park Foundation is providing an opportunity to create a…
From State Theatre New Jersey: State Theatre New Jersey presents American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker for five performances on Friday, December 21, 2018 at…
The General Store Holiday Pop-Up Shop in South Orange brings the local and homemade back to holiday shopping! Located…
This article, by Peter Culos, appeared in Jersey Bites on December 3. Two-hundred-forty square miles. That’s just more than…
Kick off the holiday season with the Dreamcatcher Company with their annual irreverent spoof of the holiday specials of…
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Gingerbread houses are synonymous with the holiday season, and the Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s 27th Annual Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show offers a fun…
From the Durand-Hedden House & Garden: Celebrate the season at the Durand-Hedden House & Garden on December 9…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: Comedian Todd Barry has confirmed a rescheduled date of December 14…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The Rolling Stones, the greatest Blues band of all time, couldn’t…
From Studio B: Imagine having fun while shopping! You can at The…
From Seton Hall University: Recognized for several years as Best College in America for “Holiday Events” for its impressive Christmas…
From the Friends of Lord Stirling Stable: The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS) will present their 20th…
From Visit South Jersey: Spend Thanksgiving Weekend at South Jersey Vineyards and Tasting Rooms Starting Black Friday…
Information provided by Diane Biancamano of Gail PR: New Jersey bakeries Choc O Pain French Bakery & Cafe…
From Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to participate…
From Summit Downtown Inc.: Celebrate in Summit, November 30, 5-8 p.m. Shop, dine, and celebrate in Summit this holiday season!…
From the South Orange Public Library: The Friends of the South Orange Public Library invite you to our…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The foremost and best-loved Klezmer band, The Klezmatics, offer a program…
From Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to take…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The Weight Band,the re-imagined band of legendary rock group The Band, will…
From the Wildwoods: Enjoy the 2018 holiday season in the Wildwoods with an exciting month filled with fun for the…
From the Durand-Hedden House in Maplewood, NJ: One hundred and one years ago, the United States declared war…
From State Theatre New Jersey: State Theatre New Jersey presents Grammy® and Oscar® Award-winner Melissa Etheridge on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 8pm. Etheridge…
Looking for a place to celebrate the true magic of the holidays? Look no further than Storybook Land, in…
Join the annual Hoboken Turkey Trot 5K and 1 mile fun run Saturday, Nov. 17. This great…
For those who like their vices in pairs, Luigi’s Ice Cream and Ani Ramen are…
Jersey City Craft Brew Fest,, hosted by Harborside’s Waterfront Property, will feature an eclectic local variety…
From Six Flags Great Adventure: Holiday in the Park is back for select days from November 17…
From Slow Food Northern NJ: Join the “delicious revolution.” On Dec. 9, Slow Food Northern NJ celebrates good,…
From the Mall at Short Hills: On Sunday, December 2, The Mall at Short Hills will host a…
It’s cider season — especially in New Jersey. Ironbound Hard Cider, available through Garden State
While much of New Jersey hit peak fall foliage last week, there are still many places to enjoy the vibrant…
From Violet PR: On Oct. 2., local leaders cut the ribbon on the newest business in downtown Montclair,…
