Maplewood Library Presents Phased Reopening Plan; Health & Safety Are Top Priority

June 3, 2020

From the Maplewood Public Library: Maplewood Library’s Mission Statement: We connect people to information, ideas, culture—and each other. We are open to all. Maplewood Library has released its plan for restoring patron services. The phases will be implemented with the health and safety of the public and staff as top priorities. Moving from one phase to the next is dependent on local and state

SOPAC Announces Passing of Beloved Audience Services Director Grayce Coviello

May 29, 2020

From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: Grayce Coviello 1958-2020 It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our beloved Audience Services Director, Grayce Coviello, died on May 12, 2020 as the result of a long illness. Many of you may remember her warmth and beautiful smile as she greeted you in the lobby at SOPAC before a performance. Her personality

SOMA Hope Parade Sidewalk Art Walk June 6th

May 28, 2020

From South Orange Village Center Alliance (SOVCA): Sidewalk art walk to raise money for the COVID-19 SOMA Family Support Fund sponsored by Sparkhouse Toys. On Saturday, June 6th, from noon to 4:00 PM, the SOMA community will join in a different kind of parade to raise money to provide food and other essential materials to over 500 SOMA families in need. To take

CHS Parnassian Society Enjoys Multiple Nominations, Acting Award for Jordan Muhammad at 2020 Foxy Awards

May 23, 2020

Montclair State University held its 12th Annual Foxy Theatre Night Awards on May 19 via video, and Columbia High School was well represented, enjoying six nominations and one award. Montclair State University's Theatre Night Awards recognize excellence in the production of high school and middle school straight plays throughout New Jersey. Jordan Muhammad Jordan Muhammad, CHS Class of 2020,

Maplewood Aiming for Truncated Pool Season Starting After July 4

May 19, 2020

Fourth of July festivities in Maplewood are officially canceled, but the Township is still hoping to have a truncated pool season starting in early July — as well as a limited Kids Kamp, art camp and tennis camp. "We are still trying to have a pool season," said Mayor Frank McGehee at the May 19, 2020, Township Committee meeting. The mayor

4th Annual 24 Hours of Music Jamboree Returns — Virtually — May 30-31

May 19, 2020

From 24 Hours of Music Jamboree: Continuing its commitment to the live music community, the Annual 24 Hours of Music Jamboree will open on Noon Sat May 30 with the final performance ending Noon Sunday May 31. This year’s event is significant in more ways than one, as this Coronavirus situation has stopped the ability of our musicians to earn an

SOMA Artists Featured in Virtual Exhibit of Works Created During the Pandemic

May 18, 2020

From Good Crowd Events: ARTdemic: An Exhibit of Work Created During the Pandemic opened this week at the i19 Gallery. This virtual exhibit counts 11 SOMa artists among its 34 regional, national, and international artists, all of whom are creating compelling art during the pandemic. Christina Duarte- Star Spangled The exhibit, which is on view at i19gallery.com through June