Words Bookstore Celebrates 10th Anniversary January 20 Thru February 2

January 18, 2019

Everybody's favorite local bookseller is celebrating 10 years in business — and the whole community is invited! From Words Bookstore in Maplewood: [words] Bookstore proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary this Sunday, January 20, 2019. We opened on President Obama’s first inauguration day, and we have thrived thanks to the tremendous and consistent support of Maplewood and our neighboring communities. Community is truly

‘Funky Fun Art’ Brings Programs to Maplewood’s Woodland for Kids Thru Seniors

January 17, 2019

From Maplewood Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Melissa Mancuso and Denise Hayden Maplewood Recreation and Cultural Affairs is proud to announce a new partnership with Funky Fun Art. The Maplewood Community Services Director, Melissa Mancuso, met Denise Hayden at a senior event in South Orange last year. In December, Melissa and Denise sat down to discuss offering new art programming

‘Classic Maplewood’ Series Returns With Young People’s Concert Jan 20 at Woodland

January 17, 2019

From Maplewood Township Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs: The Maplewood Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs will present a “Young People’s” classical music concert on Sunday January 20, at 2:00 pm in the Great Hall at the Woodland. This concert is free and open to the public. The program includes two enduring favorites for young audiences, Peter and the Wolf by

Hear True Life Stories by Friends & Neighbors at MAPSO Storytelling Show Jan 26

January 17, 2019

Seven folks. Ten minutes of truth. One at a time. On Saturday, January 26, you’re invited to witness your friends and neighbors tell you about compelling moments in their lives. The MAPSO Storytelling Show will “treat us to the old-fashioned art of sharing true stories,” says event organizer Boo Trundle. This will be the third installment of what may very well

Schedule Your 2019 ‘Listen to Your Mother’ Audition Now

January 16, 2019

From North Jersey Listen to Your Mother/Midtown Direct Rep: Do you have something to say about MOTHERHOOD? Is this your year to share your story? Join the movement that Gives Motherhood a Microphone! The 6th annual North Jersey LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER show, sponsored by Midtown Direct Rep, is coming to THE WOODLAND on Saturday, May 11th at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM. EVERYONE is invited to audition! Adults & Young Adults of

PHOTOS: SOMA Rocks Out to Raise Funds for CHS Acoustic Cloud

January 15, 2019

Indeed, it takes a village to keep our towns rocking and rolling. On a sleepy post-holiday Saturday night, 325 people came out to help SOMA Rocks and the Columbia High School Music Parents Association — CHSMPA — raise $7,000 toward new acoustical sound cloud for the CHS auditorium stage. “The addition of this adaptable sound cloud to the CHS stage will provide audiences

VIDEO: Millburn Native Anne Hathaway Gives Paper Mill Playhouse a Shout-Out on Jimmy Kimmel

January 15, 2019

Academy Award-winner Anne Hathaway not only grew up in Millburn and graduated from Millburn High School, she also studied musical theater at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Watch her discuss her training and sing the Paper Mill Playhouse song (who knew there was one?) here: