Fear and Crafting in South Orange With ‘SOMA Artsy Craftsy’

September 20, 2018

Donna Ritter and Kari Capone getting crafty in South Orange. The artists at Jenny Barnett Rohrs’ new monthly meetup, SOMA Artsy Craftsy, have endured their share of scorn. “You should see the comments on my videos,” says Rohrs. “Too perky, can’t stand your voice…one woman snarked about how dirty my hands were. I was working in inks, for

PlayDay South Orange Is Here Sunday, September 16!

September 15, 2018

From the Bob Zuckerman via the South Orange Village Center Alliance Village Vibe newsletter: It's our largest and greatest event of the year for the entire family, and it's happening this Sunday, September 16th! Of course, I'm talking about the fifth annual PlayDay: Come Play in the Street! It's hard to believe that it's been four years since we began this

SOPAC to Host The Manhattans Featuring Gerald Alston September 29

September 15, 2018

From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: Featuring the golden voice of Gerald Alston, the legendary Manhattans make a return visit to the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. With a Grammy Award for “Shining Star,” this tight-knit group is still making beautiful music that evokes memories. Their tight harmonies and charisma make them one of the

Stay & Play Weekend in South Orange Sept 14-16

September 13, 2018

From the Township of South Orange Village: The weekend of September 14-16 is Stay & Play Weekend in South Orange. Don't go anywhere - Stay around town for all the fun! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 South Orange Community Campout- Like the woods but not enough to camp out? Grab your tent and camp gear and head over to the New Waterlands Park between 4 and 7

Dan Barry Launches ‘This Land’ Book Release with Words Bookstore Event Sept 13

September 12, 2018

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Maplewood Literary Award winner Dan Barry will be reading from and signing copies of this new book This Land: America, Lost and Found, at 7:30 p..m. on September 13 at Words Bookstore in Maplewood. From the publisher: In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and on the eve of a national recession, New York Times writer Dan Barry launched a column

JESPY House to Host First Annual Disabled American Performers Music Festival September 16

September 10, 2018

From JESPY House in South Orange: JESPY House, a nonprofit organization that enables adults with learning and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential and lead independent lives, is proud to present the first annual Disabled American Performers Festival. This music festival, also know as D.A.P Fest, will be a day of celebration and entertainment from various disabled performers throughout the

Maplewood Has It All — Including a Former Miss America

September 9, 2018

Kim Aiken Cockerham Maplewood resident Kim Aiken Cockerham was crowned Miss America 25 years ago. She reposted a photo from her win on social media as she awaited the results of tonight's contest. The post read: "In Honor of the Miss America Pageant that will be held this weekend, I'm posting my moment in time from 1994! Best wishes