Classic Maplewood Concert Series Returns to Woodland Nov. 17

November 16, 2019

From the Maplewood Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs: The MAPSO String Ensemble, named for the many Maplewood and South Orange residents that make up the group, will perform a free afternoon concert featuring a program of light classical works at the Woodland in Maplewood, NJ on November 17, 2019 at 4:00 pm. The ensemble will be joined by several talented

CHS Parnassian Society’s Production ‘Fabulation Or, The Re-Education of Undine’ to open Nov. 15

November 16, 2019

The award-winning Parnassian Society (drama club) of Columbia High School will present their fall production, FABULATION OR, THE RE-EDUCATION OF UNDINE by African American playwright, Lynn Nottage - the only female playwright to have won two Pulitzer Prizes. The production opens Friday, November 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. This riches-to-rags story follows Undine’s descent from her success as a

PHOTO: AileyDance Kids Residency Program Returns to Maplewood, South Orange Middle Schools

November 15, 2019

From SOMSD Supervisor of Fine Arts James A Manno: On the evening of Tuesday November 12, South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) hosted a "Meet & Greet" event to engage and inform middle school parents about the AileyDance Kids Residency Program occurring at both South Orange and Maplewood Middle Schools. AileyDance Kids is an education extension division of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. This mix and

Bone Pool Radio Announces Special Broadcast to Mark Songs of SOMA Release

November 14, 2019

Although it has been on the air for less than two years, Maplewood’s Bone Pool Radio has quickly become one of the most ardent supporters of the local music community as well as bands throughout North Jersey. To celebrate the upcoming release of the Songs of SOMA record, the 24-hour internet radio station will broadcast a special program to celebrate

South Orange Eliminates Director of Cultural Affairs Position for Duration of Baird Renovations

November 14, 2019

South Orange has eliminated the part-time Director of Cultural Affairs position as the Township approaches the closing of The Baird for two years starting this January and looks to reconfigure its Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The Baird is being closed as it undergoes a major, multi-million dollar renovation and reconfiguration. Artists in the South Orange-Maplewood community reacted negatively to the

Local Photographer Steve Vaccariello’s JUST DANCE… on Exhibit at Herb & Milly Iris Gallery Beginning Nov. 14

November 13, 2019

From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The Herb & Milly Iris Gallery at the South Orange Performing Arts Center hosts JUST DANCE…, a new exhibition by the prominent photographer, Steve Vaccariello from November 14, 2019 – January 19, 2020. A reception open to the public will take place on Thursday, November 14, 5-8 p.m. In JUST DANCE…, Vaccariello’s vivid and sensual

CivicStory Hosts 10-Year Anniversary November 11 at Woodland in Maplewood

November 10, 2019

From CivicStory: CivicStory, a nonprofit news site and producer of short videos highlighting sustainability and creative change in New Jersey cities and beyond, is celebrating 10 years of storytelling in New Jersey with the mission of advancing solutions-based news about citizens transforming communities. The Civics Now! Public Forum and 10-Year Party takes place from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019 at

Classic Maplewood Concert Series Returns to Woodland Nov. 17

CHS Parnassian Society’s Production ‘Fabulation Or, The Re-Education of Undine’ to open Nov. 15

PHOTO: AileyDance Kids Residency Program Returns to Maplewood, South Orange Middle Schools

Bone Pool Radio Announces Special Broadcast to Mark Songs of SOMA Release

South Orange Eliminates Director of Cultural Affairs Position for Duration of Baird Renovations

Local Photographer Steve Vaccariello’s JUST DANCE… on Exhibit at Herb & Milly Iris Gallery Beginning Nov. 14

CivicStory Hosts 10-Year Anniversary November 11 at Woodland in Maplewood

Arts & Culture

Classic Maplewood Concert Series Returns to Woodland Nov. 17

CHS Parnassian Society’s Production ‘Fabulation Or, The Re-Education of Undine’ to open Nov. 15

PHOTO: AileyDance Kids Residency Program Returns to Maplewood, South Orange Middle Schools

Bone Pool Radio Announces Special Broadcast to Mark Songs of SOMA Release

South Orange Eliminates Director of Cultural Affairs Position for Duration of Baird Renovations

Local Photographer Steve Vaccariello’s JUST DANCE… on Exhibit at Herb & Milly Iris Gallery Beginning Nov. 14

CivicStory Hosts 10-Year Anniversary November 11 at Woodland in Maplewood

Scorcese’s The Irishman Features Talents of 2 Maplewood Actresses

CHS Student Film Screened at State Convention in Atlantic City

Words Bookstore Hosts National Book Award Finalist Julia Phillips